Best of Jersey 54

The number 54 in the NFL has been a badge of honor for some of the league's most dominant defenders. But which gridiron titans have left their mark on this iconic jersey number?

This comprehensive post will explore the most legendary NFL players who wore number 54. We'll delve into their careers, examining their on-field heroics, awards, and their undeniable impact on the game. From immovable linebackers to feared pass rushers, we'll showcase the diverse range of talent that proudly donned the number 54.

So, if you're a football fanatic or curious about NFL history, this post is your ultimate guide to the legends who wore number 54! Buckle up and get ready to meet the 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 54 Podcast! 

The Hall of Fame gives us our starting point.

• Randy White
• Brian Urlacher
• Jim Ringo

The Substantial Players wearing 54 not yet in the HOF are:

• Zach Thomas
• Chuck Howley
• Bobby Wagner
• Brian Waters
• Chris Spielman
• Tedy Bruschi
• Ed Flanagan
• Lavonte David
• Gregg Bingham
• Bob Johnson
• Jeremiah Trotter
• Larry McCarren
• Greg Biekert
• E.J. Junior
• Fred McNeill
• Tom Banks
• Tom DeLeone
• Donta Hightower
• Al Smith
• Jeff Herrod
• Melvin Ingram
• Billy Ray Smith
• Eric Kendricks
• Andra Davis
• Kurt Gouveia
• Keith Bishop
• Richard Wood
• Carlton Bailey
• Lee Woodall
• Fulton Kuykendall
• Fred Hoaglin
• DeAndre Levy
• Mike Wilcher
• Mike Peterson
• Tracy Simien
• Wahoo McDaniel
• Avery Williamson
• Jesse Solomon
• Eugene Marve
• Stephen Cooper
• Shaq Thompson
• Olivier Vernon
• Hardy Nickerson
• Nate Wayne
• Eugene Amano
• Jaylon Smith
• Stan Blinka
• Will Witherspoon
• Sanders Shiver
• Brandon Marshall
• Gerald Hayes
• Fred Warner
• Stephen Nicholas
• Bob Kuziel
• Tom Hicks
• Winfred Tubbs
• Victor Hobson
• Chip Myrtle
• Todd Collins
• Brandon Chillar
• Grant Feasel
• Chris Draft
• Walt Cudzik
• Darrin Smith
• Bob Harrison
• Ron Cox

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.