With the 2024 NFL Draft commotion behind us, it’s time to allocate jersey numbers for the San Francisco 49ers! The franchise has recently unveiled a set of number adjustments as they gear up for the upcoming offseason. This batch includes the entirety of the eight fresh faces drafted just last month, eagerly awaited by the 49ers’ media, who will have their inaugural glimpse during the upcoming rookie minicamp.
The spotlight shines brightest on first-round pick Ricky Pearsall as he receives his coveted number. Transitioning from his college days at Florida where he donned the iconic No. 1 jersey, Pearsall will now sport the No. 14 as he enters the NFL arena. Prior to his time at Florida, the talented wide receiver showcased his skills wearing No. 19 during his three-year stint at Arizona State.
“That’s what they assigned to me for camp, so we’re going to rock out with it,” Pearsall said Wednesday morning on 95.7 The Game. “We’re going to make it look good.
“They say that number has no aura but I’m going to put some aura in it.”
Undoubtedly, the No. 14 jersey holds significant history within the 49ers’ franchise. Initially donned by quarterback Brock Purdy during his rookie training camp, it became synonymous with his journey until he transitioned to No. 13 upon securing his spot on the season-opening roster in 2022. From thereon, it became an emblem of his legacy. Notably, quarterback Sam Darnold also sported the No. 14 jersey during the 2023 season.
Amidst the unveiling of jersey numbers for the 2024 season, numerous players, including a substantial portion of the free agents, received their designated numbers. Here’s a comprehensive list of all the number changes for the Red & Gold in 2024.
Draft Picks:
14: WR Ricky Pearsall
31: Renardo Green
43: S Malik Mustapha
48: LB Tatum Bethune
49: RB Isaac Guerendo
62: OL Jarrett Kingston
77: OL Dominick Puni
83: WR Jacob Cowing
UDFAs:
4: QB Tanner Mordecai
38: RB Cody Schrader
49: S Jaylen Mahoney
66: OL Drake Nugent
66: DT Evan Anderson
69: OL Briason Mays
84: WR Terique Owens
89: TE Mason Pline
Free Agents:
5: QB Josh Dobbs
19: WR Trent Taylor
26: CB Chase Lucas
32: RB Patrick Taylor
33: CB Rock Ya-Sin
47: LB Ezekiel Turner
56: DE Leonard Floyd
59: LB De’Vondre Campbell
60: OT Sebastian Gutierrez
64: DE Raymond Johnson
67: OT Isaac Alarcon
67: DE Sam Okuayinonu
75: OT Brandon Parker
82: TE Eric Saubert
91: DE Earnest Brown
92: Defensive tackle Jordan Elliott
94: Defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos
99: Defensive tackle Maliek Collins
Number Changes:
1: WR Deebo Samuel (Previously 11)
36: Linebacker Curtis Robinson (Previously 59)