Best of Jersey 25

In the NFL, jersey numbers hold a special place. They become synonymous with on-field brilliance, forever linked to the iconic players who wore them. Today, we're turning the spotlight on number 25, a jersey donned by some of the league's most versatile and impactful players.

From ball-hawking safeties with a knack for interceptions to lockdown cornerbacks shutting down opposing receivers, number 25 boasts a rich history. But that's not all! This jersey has also been graced by electrifying running backs and even a legendary kicker.

Curious to see which NFL legends donned number 25? Dive into our list of the most famous players who wore this iconic number. We'll explore their careers, signature plays, and the impact they left on the game. Get ready for a journey through NFL history, all centered around the storied number 25!

Join us once again to talk about the greatest players to wear a particular jersey number and in this discussion we will be coming up with the top ten best NFL Jersey 25 players to wear the number. Welcome back to the Pigpen for the Football by Numbers!

The Hall of Fame gives us our starting point.

• Tommy McDonald
• Fred Biletnikoff
• Billy Kinard

Walt Kiesling

Born May 27, 1903, in St. Paul, Minnesota, was Pro Football Hall of Fame Lineman and Coach Walt Kiesling. Kiesling played college football at the University of St. Thomas. Walt played 13 years as a guard and tackle in the NFL with the Duluth Eskimos (1926–1927), Pottsville Maroons (1928), Chicago Cardinals (1929–1933), Chicago Bears (1934), Green Bay Packers (1935–1936), and Pittsburgh Pirates (1937–1938). Kiesling also spent 25 years as a coach or aide for NFL teams, including seven years as head coach of the Pittsburgh Pirates/Steelers from 1939 to 1942 and 1954 to 1956. He provided Pittsburgh's first franchise winning season in 1942. He was posthumously inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1966 and was named to the NFL 1920s All-Decade Team in 1969.

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Norm Van Brocklin and his 554 Yard Day

Born March 15, 1926, in Parade, South Dakota, was the legendary Oregon Quarterback Norm Van Brocklin. He could quickly read the defenses and do what came automatically to him, find the open receiver for a gain. Norm was gifted with a peripheral vision that allowed him to take into view the entire panorama of play. In 1966 Norm Van Brocklin's collegiate story was placed into the College Football Hall of Fame. Norm left Oregon while still having a year of eligibility left. The Rams used their number four pick in the 1949 Draft to pick Norm. The Pro Football Hall of Fame says that even splitting time with fellow HOF QB Bob Waterfield, Van Brocklin won the NFL passing title in 1950, 52 & 54, playing for both the Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles leading Philly to the NFL’s championship title in 1960. Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrined him in 1971.

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• LeSean McCoy
• Mark Collins
• Eric Davis
• Haven Moses
• Richard Sherman
• Chris Harris Jr.
• Tim Foley
• Jim Bakken
• Ryan Clark
• Jamaal Charles
• Charlie Garner
• Vencie Glenn
• Robert Blackmon
• Jerry Gray
• Scott Case
• Dorsey Levens
• Reggie Tongue
• Will Allen
• Kerry Rhodes

1. Fred Biletnikoff
2. Norm Van Brocklin
3. Tommy McDonald
4. Richard Sherman
5. LeSean McCoy
6. Eric Davis
7. Mark Collins
8. Haven Moses
9. Chris Harris Jr.
10. Jamaal Charles

Do you agree or disagree with our list? We would love to get your feedback, so email us at PigskinDispatch@gmail.com.

A speical thanks to the Pro Football Reference website for information they share on these great players. Check them out at Pro-Football-Reference.com

The Image used above is courtesy of Google Gemini and others from Wikimedia Commons. It is pleasing to see such vivid images of the jerseys that point out the uniform number and help us identify the legends that wore it.