Best of Jersey 68

Have you ever wondered which NFL legends rocked the number 68? From dominant offensive linemen who paved the way for rushing attacks to versatile defenders who shut down opponents, jersey number 68 boasts a rich history in the league.

Today, we're taking a trip down memory lane to uncover the greatest players who wore number 68! We'll delve into their careers, analyze their impact on the game, and spark friendly debates about who truly reigned supreme with this number.

So, die-hard fans, casual observers, and everyone curious about NFL history, buckle up!  This article will introduce you to the blocking beasts, defensive stalwarts, and all-around athletes who made number 68 a force to be reckoned with. Get ready to be surprised by some hidden gems and reminisce about the iconic players who wore it with pride. Let's huddle up and unveil the top dogs of number 68!

On this edition of the Football by Numbers series will be coming up with the top ten best NFL players to wear the number 68! There really are some amazing players that have worn the 68 on their jersey in NFL games. See if you remember some of these big fellas!

The Hall of Fame gives us our starting point.

• Will Shields
• Kevin Mawae
• Joe DeLamielleure
• Russ Grimm

The Substantial Players wearing 68 not yet in the HOF are:

• L.C. Greenwood
• Rubin Carter
• Jim Osborne
• Herbert Scott
• Kris Dielman
• Greg Koch
• John Ayers
• Mike Wahle
• Robert Jackson
• R.C. Thielemann
• Gale Gillingham
• Zane Beadles
• Doug Free
• Alex Sandusky
• Dennis Harrison
• Kyle Turley
• Kelvin Beachum
• Leroy Jones
• Matt Slauson
• Jared Veldheer
• Terry Stieve
• Andrew Norwell
• Justin Britt
• Howard Mudd
• Bruce Wilkerson
• Richie Incognito
• Charles Goodrum
• Adam Snyder
• Keydrick Vincent
• Reggie McElroy
• Breno Giacomini
• J.T. Turner
• Max Lane
• Crawford Ker
• Eric Laakso
• Brendan Stai
• Frank Gallagher
• Larron Jackson
• Taylor Decker
• Mark Nordquist
• Jeff Hart
• Bobby Hart
• Chris Kemoeatu
• Matt Skura
• Joe Wolf
• Joe Patton
• Calvin Collins
• Bobby Richards
• Joe Cocozzo
• Seth McKinney

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.