Best of Jersey 48

Number 48 in the NFL might seem like an ordinary jersey number, but beneath its surface lies a rich history filled with impactful players who defied expectations. From elusive running backs to lockdown cornerbacks and even a legendary safety or two, number 48 has been a haven for some of the most electrifying players the game has ever seen.

This list dives deep into the careers of the greatest NFL stars who donned the number 48 with distinction. Get ready to discover a diverse group of gridiron greats.

On this edition of the Football  by Numbers series will be coming up with the top ten best NFL players to wear the number 48! 
 

The Hall of Fame gives us our starting point:

• Les Richter

The Substantial Players wearing 48 not yet in the Hall Of Fame are:

• Lionel Washington

• Stephen Davis

• Wes Hopkins
• Ken Ellis
• Tim Fox
• Ernie Green
• Brian Washington
• Gerald Small
• Nemiah Wilson
• Allan Ellis
• Tom Vaughn
• Don Muhlbach
• Bud Dupree
• Bill Simpson
• Duane Wood
• Ken Schroy
• Najee Mustafaa
• Kenny Hill
• Todd McNair
• Jordan Jenkins
• Ron Smith
• Daryl Johnston
• Roosevelt Leaks
• Bob Atkins
• Randy Robbins
• Ben Scotti
• John Pitts
• Bill Budness
• John Rowser
• Bobby Humphery
• Lawrence Johnson
• Patrick Onwuasor
• Andy Livingston
• Cornell Gordon
• Nate Allen
• Terrence Kiel
• Bob Petrella
• Andrew Economos
• Jerome Dove
• Gus Hollomon
• Vonn Bell
• Bryan Pittman
• Shaquil Barrett

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.