{"id":4034,"date":"2026-11-14T23:01:59","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T23:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/?p=4034"},"modified":"2026-11-14T23:01:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T23:01:59","slug":"football-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/football-positions\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the 11 Positions in Football? Every Role and Number"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>From the Hamco Sports team: custom uniforms for 10,000+ teams since 2011.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In American football each team has 11 players on the field at a time. The offense sends out 11, the defense sends out 11, and a special teams unit takes the field for kicks. One common offense is a quarterback, running back, fullback, two wide receivers, a tight end and five linemen. A four-three defense lines up four linemen and three linebackers, with two cornerbacks and two safeties behind them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So the answer to &#8220;what are the 11 positions in football&#8221; depends on which side of the ball you mean, and on the formation the coach calls. Below is every tackle football position, what each player does, the jersey numbers each one wears, and how many players (and uniforms) a team really needs. Playing flag? See <a href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/flag-football-positions\/\">flag football positions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>How we made this guide: we used the <a href=\"https:\/\/operations.nfl.com\/the-rules\/nfl-rulebook\/\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL 2026 Rulebook<\/a> (Rule 5), the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncaa.org\/championships\/playing-rules\/football-playing-rules\/\" rel=\"noopener\">NCAA 2026 Football Rules<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfhs.org\/sports\/football\/rules\" rel=\"noopener\">NFHS 2026 Jersey and Pant Rules<\/a>, USA Football&#8217;s game types page and our own price list (as of November&nbsp;2026). NFL rules, USA Football and prices checked November&nbsp;15,&nbsp;2026; college and high school rules checked October&nbsp;28,&nbsp;2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/football-positions\/#Offensive_positions_what_each_player_does\" >Offensive positions: what each player does<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/football-positions\/#Defensive_positions_line_linebackers_secondary\" >Defensive positions: line, linebackers, secondary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/football-positions\/#Special_teams_kicker_punter_long_snapper_and_returners\" >Special teams: kicker, punter, long snapper and returners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/football-positions\/#Football_jersey_numbers_by_position\" >Football jersey numbers by position<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/football-positions\/#Two-way_players_when_one_player_covers_two_positions\" >Two-way players: when one player covers two positions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/football-positions\/#How_many_players_are_on_a_football_team_and_how_many_uniforms_to_order\" >How many players are on a football team, and how many uniforms to order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/football-positions\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/football-positions\/#Why_cant_football_players_wear_00\" >Why can&#8217;t football players wear 00?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/football-positions\/#Can_a_lineman_catch_a_pass_in_football\" >Can a lineman catch a pass in football?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/football-positions\/#Do_youth_tackle_football_teams_play_11_a_side\" >Do youth tackle football teams play 11 a side?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/football-positions\/#What_numbers_can_a_linebacker_wear\" >What numbers can a linebacker wear?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/football-positions\/#How_many_football_uniforms_should_a_team_order\" >How many football uniforms should a team order?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/football-positions\/#How_long_do_custom_football_uniforms_take\" >How long do custom football uniforms take?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_11_positions_on_offense_and_defense_at_a_glance\"><\/span>The 11 positions on offense and defense at a glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each side of an American football team puts exactly 11 players on the field, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/operations.nfl.com\/the-rules\/nfl-rulebook\/\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL 2026 Rulebook<\/a> (Rule 5-1-2, checked November&nbsp;15,&nbsp;2026) assigns every position a jersey number range. The table lists one common lineup for each side: a pro set offense and a four-three defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hb-table-wrap\"><table class=\"hb-table hb-table--spec hb-table--stack\"><thead><tr><th>Side<\/th><th>Position<\/th><th>Short<\/th><th>Job in one line<\/th><th>NFL number range (2026 Rule 5-1-2)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td data-label=\"Side\">Offense<\/td><td data-label=\"Position\">Center<\/td><td data-label=\"Short\">C<\/td><td data-label=\"Job in one line\">Snaps the ball to the quarterback, then blocks<\/td><td data-label=\"NFL number range (2026 Rule 5-1-2)\">50 to 79<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Side\">Offense<\/td><td data-label=\"Position\">Left guard<\/td><td data-label=\"Short\">LG<\/td><td data-label=\"Job in one line\">Blocks next to the center<\/td><td data-label=\"NFL number range (2026 Rule 5-1-2)\">50 to 79<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Side\">Offense<\/td><td data-label=\"Position\">Right guard<\/td><td data-label=\"Short\">RG<\/td><td data-label=\"Job in one line\">Blocks next to the center<\/td><td data-label=\"NFL number range (2026 Rule 5-1-2)\">50 to 79<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Side\">Offense<\/td><td data-label=\"Position\">Left tackle<\/td><td data-label=\"Short\">LT<\/td><td data-label=\"Job in one line\">Blocks on the outside of the line<\/td><td data-label=\"NFL number range (2026 Rule 5-1-2)\">50 to 79<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Side\">Offense<\/td><td data-label=\"Position\">Right tackle<\/td><td data-label=\"Short\">RT<\/td><td data-label=\"Job in one line\">Blocks on the outside of the line<\/td><td data-label=\"NFL number range (2026 Rule 5-1-2)\">50 to 79<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Side\">Offense<\/td><td data-label=\"Position\">Quarterback<\/td><td data-label=\"Short\">QB<\/td><td data-label=\"Job in one line\">Takes the snap, hands off, runs or throws<\/td><td data-label=\"NFL number range (2026 Rule 5-1-2)\">0 to 19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Side\">Offense<\/td><td data-label=\"Position\">Running back<\/td><td data-label=\"Short\">RB<\/td><td data-label=\"Job in one line\">Carries the ball, catches short passes, blocks<\/td><td data-label=\"NFL number range (2026 Rule 5-1-2)\">0 to 49, 80 to 89<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Side\">Offense<\/td><td data-label=\"Position\">Fullback<\/td><td data-label=\"Short\">FB<\/td><td data-label=\"Job in one line\">Blocks for the running back, carries in short yardage<\/td><td data-label=\"NFL number range (2026 Rule 5-1-2)\">0 to 49, 80 to 89<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Side\">Offense<\/td><td data-label=\"Position\">Wide receiver (\u00d72)<\/td><td data-label=\"Short\">WR<\/td><td data-label=\"Job in one line\">Runs routes and catches passes<\/td><td data-label=\"NFL number range (2026 Rule 5-1-2)\">0 to 49, 80 to 89<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Side\">Offense<\/td><td data-label=\"Position\">Tight end<\/td><td data-label=\"Short\">TE<\/td><td data-label=\"Job in one line\">Lines up beside a tackle; blocks and catches<\/td><td data-label=\"NFL number range (2026 Rule 5-1-2)\">0 to 49, 80 to 89<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Side\">Defense<\/td><td data-label=\"Position\">Defensive end (\u00d72)<\/td><td data-label=\"Short\">DE<\/td><td data-label=\"Job in one line\">Rushes the passer and holds the edge against runs<\/td><td data-label=\"NFL number range (2026 Rule 5-1-2)\">50 to 79, 90 to 99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Side\">Defense<\/td><td data-label=\"Position\">Defensive tackle (\u00d72)<\/td><td data-label=\"Short\">DT<\/td><td data-label=\"Job in one line\">Takes on blockers in the middle of the line<\/td><td data-label=\"NFL number range (2026 Rule 5-1-2)\">50 to 79, 90 to 99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Side\">Defense<\/td><td data-label=\"Position\">Outside linebacker (\u00d72)<\/td><td data-label=\"Short\">OLB<\/td><td data-label=\"Job in one line\">Defends runs to the outside, rushes or drops into coverage<\/td><td data-label=\"NFL number range (2026 Rule 5-1-2)\">0 to 59, 90 to 99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Side\">Defense<\/td><td data-label=\"Position\">Middle linebacker<\/td><td data-label=\"Short\">LB<\/td><td data-label=\"Job in one line\">Reads run or pass, makes tackles, often calls the defense<\/td><td data-label=\"NFL number range (2026 Rule 5-1-2)\">0 to 59, 90 to 99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Side\">Defense<\/td><td data-label=\"Position\">Cornerback (\u00d72)<\/td><td data-label=\"Short\">CB<\/td><td data-label=\"Job in one line\">Covers wide receivers<\/td><td data-label=\"NFL number range (2026 Rule 5-1-2)\">0 to 49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Side\">Defense<\/td><td data-label=\"Position\">Free safety<\/td><td data-label=\"Short\">FS<\/td><td data-label=\"Job in one line\">Plays deep, the last line against long passes<\/td><td data-label=\"NFL number range (2026 Rule 5-1-2)\">0 to 49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Side\">Defense<\/td><td data-label=\"Position\">Strong safety<\/td><td data-label=\"Short\">SS<\/td><td data-label=\"Job in one line\">Plays closer to the line, helps against runs and tight ends<\/td><td data-label=\"NFL number range (2026 Rule 5-1-2)\">0 to 49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Side\">Special teams<\/td><td data-label=\"Position\">Kicker, punter<\/td><td data-label=\"Short\">K, P<\/td><td data-label=\"Job in one line\">Kicks off, kicks field goals and extra points, punts<\/td><td data-label=\"NFL number range (2026 Rule 5-1-2)\">0 to 49, 90 to 99<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"hb-source wp-block-paragraph\"><em>One common lineup; formations change who is on the field. Offense: 5 linemen + QB + RB + FB + 2 WR + TE = 11. Defense: 4 linemen + 3 linebackers + 2 cornerbacks + 2 safeties = 11. Number ranges: <a href=\"https:\/\/operations.nfl.com\/the-rules\/nfl-rulebook\/\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL 2026 Rulebook<\/a>, Rule 5, Section 1, Article 2, checked November&nbsp;15,&nbsp;2026. Colleges and high schools use their own numbering rules (see the jersey numbers section below).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A team that drops the fullback for a third receiver still has 11 players. The count never changes, only the mix of positions does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offensive_positions_what_each_player_does\"><\/span>Offensive positions: what each player does<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The offense has five linemen who block, with the center snapping the ball, and six players who can move it: the quarterback, the backs, the receivers and the tight end. Those five linemen form the offensive line on the line of scrimmage, the imaginary line where the ball sits before each play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The center starts every play by snapping the ball between their legs to the quarterback. The two guards line up on either side of the center and the two tackles outside them. Their job is the same on every snap: keep defenders away from whoever has the ball. On a passing play that means a pocket around the quarterback; on a run it means a lane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The quarterback takes the snap and decides what happens next. A quarterback can hand the ball to a back, run with it or throw it. The running back carries the ball on most runs and catches short passes. The fullback, when a team uses one, lines up in the backfield to block for the running back, and carries the ball when a team needs one or two yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wide receivers line up near the sidelines and run set routes to get open for a pass. The tight end lines up next to a tackle and does both jobs: block like a lineman on one play and run a route like a receiver on the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defensive_positions_line_linebackers_secondary\"><\/span>Defensive positions: line, linebackers, secondary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A defense has three layers. Defensive linemen take on blockers, linebackers read run or pass and make tackles, and the secondary of cornerbacks and safeties covers receivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a four-three defense, two defensive tackles line up across from the guards and two defensive ends line up outside the offensive tackles. The tackles hold the middle against runs, while the ends set the edge so a runner can&#8217;t get outside and rush the quarterback on passing plays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A linebacker stands a few yards behind the defensive line and reacts to the play: fills a gap against a run, drops back to cover a pass, or rushes the quarterback. The middle linebacker usually calls the defensive play in the huddle. The two outside linebackers play on either side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cornerbacks cover the wide receivers, one on each side. The free safety plays deepest and stops long passes. The strong safety plays closer to the line, on the side where the tight end lines up, and helps against runs. The position shares its name with <a href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/what-is-a-safety-football\/\">the two point safety, a scoring play<\/a>, but the two have nothing to do with each other. Many defenses change this shape: a three-four uses three linemen and four linebackers, and a nickel defense swaps a linebacker for a fifth defensive back against passing teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_teams_kicker_punter_long_snapper_and_returners\"><\/span>Special teams: kicker, punter, long snapper and returners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Special teams take the field for kickoffs, punts, field goals and extra points. The kicker kicks off and kicks field goals and extra points, while the punter punts the ball away on fourth down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The long snapper is a center for kicks, snapping the ball back to the holder on field goals and extra points, and to the punter on punts. The holder catches that snap and sets the ball down for the kicker. Kick and punt returners catch the other team&#8217;s kicks and run them back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the pro level, specialists rarely play anywhere else, but in high school and youth football the kicker may also be a receiver and the long snapper a lineman. That matters on order day: one player can need one number that fits two jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Football_jersey_numbers_by_position\"><\/span>Football jersey numbers by position<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Football jersey numbers are assigned by position in the NFL and partly in college, and they decide who may catch a pass. Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/operations.nfl.com\/the-rules\/nfl-rulebook\/\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL 2026 Rulebook<\/a> (Rule 5-1-2), offensive linemen wear 50 to 79, quarterbacks wear 0 to 19, and receivers, backs and tight ends wear 0 to 49 or 80 to 89. Any player outside 0 to 49 and 80 to 89 is an ineligible receiver unless they report a change of position to the referee (Rule 5-3-1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">College football is looser on numbers but strict on the line. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncaa.org\/championships\/playing-rules\/football-playing-rules\/\" rel=\"noopener\">NCAA 2026 Football Rules<\/a> (7-1-4-a-3) require at least five offensive linemen numbered 50 to 79 at the snap, with an exception for scrimmage kicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High school numbers run from 0 to 99 under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfhs.org\/sports\/football\/rules\" rel=\"noopener\">NFHS 2026 Jersey and Pant Rules<\/a> (1-4-3), and a number may not start with a zero, so 00 and 07 are not legal. State associations adopt NFHS rules, so check yours before you assign numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sublimated names and numbers are included in the per-player price; tackle twill is $5 per name and $5 per number, per jersey. Check each player&#8217;s number against their position on your roster, then again on your free mockup within 12 hours, with unlimited changes, before you approve it. A lineman listed at 22 is easier to fix on a mockup than on a finished jersey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Two-way_players_when_one_player_covers_two_positions\"><\/span>Two-way players: when one player covers two positions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A two-way player plays on both offense and defense, for example running back on offense and linebacker on defense. No rule decides this: it&#8217;s a coaching choice that usually follows roster size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many smaller high school and youth programs play their best athletes both ways, because they don&#8217;t have 22 starters plus backups. Larger programs platoon: separate players for offense and defense, and often specialists on special teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two-way players change your roster math: a two-way team needs fewer players, and so fewer uniforms, than a platoon team. Each two-way player still wears one number, so pick it for their offensive position, where the number decides who may catch a pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_players_are_on_a_football_team_and_how_many_uniforms_to_order\"><\/span>How many players are on a football team, and how many uniforms to order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eleven players per side play at once in 11-player tackle football at every level, while roster size depends on your league. Plan your order from your own roster count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hb-table-wrap\"><table class=\"hb-table hb-table--spec hb-table--stack\"><thead><tr><th>Level<\/th><th>Players on the field<\/th><th>Roster size<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td data-label=\"Level\">NFL<\/td><td data-label=\"Players on the field\">11 a side (<a href=\"https:\/\/operations.nfl.com\/the-rules\/nfl-rulebook\/\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL 2026 Rulebook<\/a>, Rule 5-1-1)<\/td><td data-label=\"Roster size\">Not set in the playing rules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Level\">College (NCAA)<\/td><td data-label=\"Players on the field\">11 a side (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncaa.org\/championships\/playing-rules\/football-playing-rules\/\" rel=\"noopener\">NCAA 2026 Football Rules<\/a>, Rule 1, Section 1)<\/td><td data-label=\"Roster size\">Not set in the playing rules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Level\">High school (NFHS)<\/td><td data-label=\"Players on the field\">11 a side in 11-player football<\/td><td data-label=\"Roster size\">Set by your state association, conference or league<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Level\">Youth tackle<\/td><td data-label=\"Players on the field\">11 a side, or a small-sided game such as <a href=\"https:\/\/fdm.usafootball.com\/game-types\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\">USA Football&#8217;s Rookie Tackle<\/a> (6 to 8 players per team, checked November&nbsp;15,&nbsp;2026)<\/td><td data-label=\"Roster size\">Set by each league<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Field sizes change with the level too: see <a href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/football-field-dimensions\/\">how long a football field is at each level<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you price a roster, our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/football-uniform-packages\/\">what football uniform packages include and cost per player<\/a> covers every piece in the set and what a whole program spends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hb-table-wrap\"><table class=\"hb-table hb-table--price hb-table--stack\"><caption class=\"hb-table__caption\">Football uniform prices per player, shipping included (as of November&nbsp;2026)<\/caption><thead><tr><th>Product<\/th><th>1 to 24<\/th><th>25 to 50<\/th><th>51 to 100<\/th><th>101+<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td data-label=\"Product\">Football uniform set (jersey and pants)<\/td><td data-label=\"1 to 24\">$97.98<\/td><td data-label=\"25 to 50\">$90.98<\/td><td data-label=\"51 to 100\">$82.98<\/td><td data-label=\"101+\">$72.98<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Product\">Football practice jerseys<\/td><td data-label=\"1 to 24\">$44.99<\/td><td data-label=\"25 to 50\">$42.99<\/td><td data-label=\"51 to 100\">$39.99<\/td><td data-label=\"101+\">$36.99<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s no minimum order, and shipping is free anywhere in the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Count back from your first game. For a youth league opener on Saturday, August&nbsp;21,&nbsp;2027, approve your design by Monday, July&nbsp;19,&nbsp;2027. That leaves time for production, the longest shipping time and a week of margin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uniforms are only part of opening day. The <a href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/youth-football-equipment-checklist\/\">youth football equipment checklist<\/a> covers the helmets, pads and everything else a player needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading hb-faq__q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_cant_football_players_wear_00\"><\/span>Why can&#8217;t football players wear 00?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__a\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the NFL, <a href=\"https:\/\/operations.nfl.com\/the-rules\/nfl-rulebook\/\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL 2026 Rulebook<\/a> Rule 5-1-2 gives every position a range between 0 and 99, and none of them lists 00, so 00 isn&#8217;t a legal NFL number. In high school, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfhs.org\/sports\/football\/rules\" rel=\"noopener\">NFHS 2026 Jersey and Pant Rules<\/a> (1-4-3) allow 0 through 99 but don&#8217;t allow a two-digit number that starts with 0, so 00 and numbers like 07 aren&#8217;t allowed either. A single 0 is legal at both levels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading hb-faq__q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_lineman_catch_a_pass_in_football\"><\/span>Can a lineman catch a pass in football?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__a\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not normally. In the NFL, players wearing numbers outside 0 to 49 and 80 to 89 are ineligible receivers, and that includes linemen in 50 to 79 (<a href=\"https:\/\/operations.nfl.com\/the-rules\/nfl-rulebook\/\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL 2026 Rulebook<\/a>, Rule 5-1-2). A lineman can become eligible for a play only by reporting the change of position to the referee before the snap (Rule 5-3-1). High school and college numbering rules differ, so check your own level&#8217;s rule book.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading hb-faq__q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_youth_tackle_football_teams_play_11_a_side\"><\/span>Do youth tackle football teams play 11 a side?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__a\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not always. Some youth leagues use a small-sided game: <a href=\"https:\/\/fdm.usafootball.com\/game-types\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\">USA Football&#8217;s Rookie Tackle<\/a> puts 6 to 8 players per team on a shorter or narrower field (checked November&nbsp;15,&nbsp;2026). Others play 11 a side from the start. Your league&#8217;s own rules decide, so check them before you set your roster. The number of players a side changes how many uniforms each team needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading hb-faq__q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_numbers_can_a_linebacker_wear\"><\/span>What numbers can a linebacker wear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__a\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the NFL, linebackers may wear 0 to 59 or 90 to 99 (<a href=\"https:\/\/operations.nfl.com\/the-rules\/nfl-rulebook\/\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL 2026 Rulebook<\/a>, Rule 5-1-2). Those ranges overlap with the defensive line (50 to 79, 90 to 99) and the secondary (0 to 49), so a coach has room to give a player the number they want.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading hb-faq__q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_football_uniforms_should_a_team_order\"><\/span>How many football uniforms should a team order?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__a\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Order one uniform set for every player on your roster, plus 2 or 3 spares for late sign-ups and size swaps. A spare also covers a jersey torn in the middle of the season.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading hb-faq__q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_custom_football_uniforms_take\"><\/span>How long do custom football uniforms take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__a\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hamco Sports football uniforms are ready 2 to 3 weeks after you approve your design, then take 3 to 5 days to reach US teams. The production clock starts the day you approve your mockup. 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