Greatest Players Who Wore the NFL Jersey Number 11

Unveiling the Elite: The Greatest NFL Players to Wear Number 11

Think the number 11 is reserved only for backup quarterbacks and kickers? Think again. The history of the NFL’s No. 11 jersey is defined by a surprisingly diverse group of playmakers—from Super Bowl champions under center to perhaps the most consistent and beloved wide receiver of his generation. This number has evolved from a signal-caller’s badge to an emblem of elite receiving talent.

We’re diving deep into the archives to rank the absolute best to rock the iconic double-one. Get ready to settle the debate on which legendary player truly owns the legacy of the NFL’s number 11 jersey.

Top NFL Players to Wear Jersey Number 11 (GOAT List)

Larry Fitzgerald

(WR, Cardinals) – An 11-time Pro Bowler and future Hall of Famer who redefined the wide receiver position.

Phil Simms

(QB, Giants) – Super Bowl XXI MVP and a foundational quarterback for the New York Giants.

Julio Jones

(WR, Falcons/Titans/Buccaneers/Eagles) – A dominant, physically imposing receiver whose prime was one of the league’s best.

Norm Van Brocklin

(QB, Rams/Eagles) – Hall of Famer and one of the league’s first great passers, who still holds the record for most passing yards in a single game (554).

Sebastian Janikowski

(K, Raiders/Seahawks) – “Seabass” was one of the most powerful and reliable kickers in NFL history, and a first-round draft pick.

Drew Bledsoe

(QB, Patriots/Bills/Cowboys) – A four-time Pro Bowl quarterback and key figure in the Patriots’ return to relevance.

Alex Smith

(QB, 49ers/Chiefs/Redskins) – A No. 1 overall pick whose career was marked by resilience, great efficiency, and team success.

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Danny White

Quarterback/Punter – Dallas Cowboys (1976-1988) – 1 Pro Bowl, 1 All-Pro – Wore #11: 1976–1988

Earl Morrall

Quarterback – San Francisco 49ers (1956), Pittsburgh Steelers (1957-1958), Detroit Lions (1958-1967), Baltimore Colts (1968-1971), Miami Dolphins (1972-1976) – 2 Pro Bowls, 2 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1956 (49ers), 1958–1964 (Lions), 1965–1967 (Giants)

Greg Landry

Quarterback – Detroit Lions (1968–1978), Baltimore Colts (1979–1981), Chicago Bears (1984) – 1 Pro Bowl, 1 All-Pro – Wore #11: 1968–1978 (Lions), 1984 (Bears)

Daunte Culpepper

Quarterback – Minnesota Vikings (1999–2005), Miami Dolphins (2006), Oakland Raiders (2007), Detroit Lions (2008–2009) – 3 Pro Bowls, 2 All-Pros (Second-Team) – Wore #11: 1999–2005 (Vikings), 2008–2009 (Lions)

Jim Everett

Quarterback – Los Angeles Rams (1986–1993), New Orleans Saints (1994–1996), San Diego Chargers (1997) – 1 Pro Bowl, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1986–1993 (Rams)

Julian Edelman

Wide Receiver / Return Specialist – New England Patriots (2009–2020) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 2009–2020

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Wide Receiver – Seattle Seahawks (2023–present) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 2023–present

Mark Rypien

Quarterback – Washington Redskins (1988–1993), Cleveland Browns (1994), St. Louis Rams (1995, 1997), Philadelphia Eagles (1996), Indianapolis Colts (2001) – 2 Pro Bowls, 1 All-Pro (Second-Team) – Wore #11: 1988–1997, 2001 (All stops)

Sebastian Janikowski

Kicker – Oakland Raiders (2000–2017), Seattle Seahawks (2018) – 1 Pro Bowl, 1 All-Pro (Second-Team) – Wore #11: 2000–2018

Carson Wentz

Quarterback – Philadelphia Eagles (2016–2020), Indianapolis Colts (2021), Washington Commanders (2022), Los Angeles Rams (2023), Kansas City Chiefs (2024) – 1 Pro Bowl, 1 All-Pro (Second-Team) – Wore #11: 2016–2023

Roy Williams

Wide Receiver – Detroit Lions (2004–2008), Dallas Cowboys (2008–2010), Chicago Bears (2011) – 1 Pro Bowl, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 2004–2011

Wade Wilson

Quarterback – Minnesota Vikings (1981–1991), Atlanta Falcons (1992), New Orleans Saints (1993–1994), Dallas Cowboys (1995–1997), Oakland Raiders (1998–1999) – 1 Pro Bowl, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1981–1991 (Vikings), 1995–1997 (Cowboys)

Cole Beasley

Wide Receiver – Dallas Cowboys (2012–2018), Buffalo Bills (2019–2021, 2022), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2022), New York Giants (2023) – 0 Pro Bowls, 1 All-Pro (Second-Team) – Wore #11: 2012–2022 (Cowboys and Bills)

Riley Matheson

Guard / Linebacker – Cleveland/Los Angeles Rams (1939–1947), Detroit Lions (1948) – 5 Pro Bowls, 5 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1940–1942, 1944–1947 (Rams)

Ernie Pinckert

Fullback / Halfback – Boston Braves/Redskins (1932–1936), Washington Redskins (1937–1940) – 0 Pro Bowls, 2 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1935 (Boston)

Tony Eason

Quarterback – New England Patriots (1983–1989), New York Jets (1989–1990) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1983–1989 (Patriots)

Danny Villanueva

Kicker / Punter – Los Angeles Rams (1960–1964), Dallas Cowboys (1965–1967) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1960–1967 (All stops)

Pat Haden

Quarterback – Los Angeles Rams (1976–1981) – 1 Pro Bowl, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1976–1981

Marvin Jones

Wide Receiver – Cincinnati Bengals (2012–2015), Detroit Lions (2016–2020, 2023), Jacksonville Jaguars (2021–2022) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 2016–2022 (Lions and Jaguars)

Brandon LaFell

Wide Receiver – Carolina Panthers (2010–2013), New England Patriots (2014–2015), Cincinnati Bengals (2016–2017), Oakland Raiders (2018) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 2010–2017 (Panthers, Patriots, Bengals)

DeSean Jackson

Wide Receiver – Philadelphia Eagles (2008–2013, 2019–2020), Washington Redskins (2014–2016), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2017–2018), Los Angeles Rams (2021), Las Vegas Raiders (2021), Baltimore Ravens (2022) – 3 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 2014–2016 (Redskins), 2017–2018 (Buccaneers)

Robby Anderson

Wide Receiver – New York Jets (2016–2019), Carolina Panthers (2020–2022), Arizona Cardinals (2022), Miami Dolphins (2023) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 2016–2022 (Jets and Panthers)

Lee Johnson

Punter – Houston Oilers (1985–1987), Cleveland Browns (1987–1989), Cincinnati Bengals (1990–1998), New England Patriots (1999–2001), Minnesota Vikings (2001), Philadelphia Eagles (2002) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1985–1998 (Oilers, Browns, Bengals)

DeVante Parker

Wide Receiver – Miami Dolphins (2015–2021), New England Patriots (2022–2023) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 2015–2021 (Dolphins)

Steve Spurrier

Quarterback – San Francisco 49ers (1967–1975), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1976) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1967–1976 (All stops)

Billy Joe Tolliver

Quarterback – San Diego Chargers (1989–1990), Atlanta Falcons (1991–1993, 1997), Houston Oilers (1994), Kansas City Chiefs (1997), New Orleans Saints (1998–1999) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1989–1993, 1997–1999

Jim Turner

Kicker – New York Jets (1964–1970), Denver Broncos (1971–1979) – 2 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1964–1970 (Jets)

Reggie Williams

Wide Receiver – Jacksonville Jaguars (2004–2008) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 2004–2008

Tavon Austin

Wide Receiver – St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams (2013–2017), Dallas Cowboys (2018–2019), Green Bay Packers (2020), Jacksonville Jaguars (2021) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 2013–2017 (Rams)

Joe Kapp

Quarterback – Minnesota Vikings (1967–1969), Boston Patriots (1970) – 1 Pro Bowl, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1967–1970 (All stops)

A.J. Brown

Wide Receiver – Tennessee Titans (2019–2021), Philadelphia Eagles (2022–present) – 3 Pro Bowls, 2 All-Pros (Second-Team) – Wore #11: 2019–present

Randy Johnson

Quarterback – Atlanta Falcons (1966–1970), New York Giants (1971–1973), Washington Redskins (1974), Green Bay Packers (1976) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1966–1973 (Falcons and Giants)

Virgil Carter

Quarterback – Chicago Bears (1968–1969), Cincinnati Bengals (1970–1972), San Diego Chargers (1975) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1970–1972 (Bengals)

Jack Concannon

Quarterback – Philadelphia Eagles (1964–1966), Chicago Bears (1967–1971), Dallas Cowboys (1974), Detroit Lions (1975) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1967–1971 (Bears)

Jeff George

Quarterback – Indianapolis Colts (1990–1993), Atlanta Falcons (1994–1996), Oakland Raiders (1997–1998), Minnesota Vikings (1999), Washington Redskins (2000–2001) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1990–1993 (Colts)

Jim Jensen

Wide Receiver / Quarterback – Miami Dolphins (1981–1992) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1981–1992

Bobby Anderson

Running Back – Denver Broncos (1970–1973), New England Patriots (1975), Washington Redskins (1975) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1970–1973 (Broncos)

Rob Johnson

Quarterback – Jacksonville Jaguars (1995–1997), Buffalo Bills (1998–2001), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002), Washington Redskins (2003) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1995–2001 (Jaguars and Bills)

Mike Eischeid

Punter – Oakland Raiders (1966–1971), Minnesota Vikings (1972–1974) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 1966–1971 (Raiders)

Damon Huard

Quarterback – Miami Dolphins (1997–2000), New England Patriots (2001–2003), Kansas City Chiefs (2004–2008), San Francisco 49ers (2009) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 2004–2008 (Chiefs)

Mike Wallace

Wide Receiver – Pittsburgh Steelers (2009–2012), Miami Dolphins (2013–2014), Minnesota Vikings (2015), Baltimore Ravens (2016–2017), Philadelphia Eagles (2018) – 1 Pro Bowl, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 2013–2015 (Dolphins and Vikings)

Cameron Dicker

Kicker – Philadelphia Eagles (2022), Los Angeles Chargers (2022–present) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 2022–present (Chargers)

Jermaine Johnson II

Linebacker – New York Jets (2022–present) – 1 Pro Bowl, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 2022–present

Jayden Reed

Wide Receiver – Green Bay Packers (2023–present) – 0 Pro Bowls, 0 All-Pros – Wore #11: 2023–present

Conclusion

Ultimately, the number 11 jersey represents a fascinating tapestry of NFL history, woven with thread from every era of the game. While the contributions of Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks like Phil Simms and franchise cornerstones like Drew Bledsoe are indelible, the modern legacy of the number clearly belongs to the elite wide receiver class. With his unparalleled consistency, staggering career yardage, and revered longevity, Larry Fitzgerald stands as the definitive greatest player ever to wear number 11. He elevated the position and the number itself, ensuring that the “11” on an NFL jersey will forever be associated with greatness, precision, and a Hall of Fame pedigree.

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