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Notable Quarterbacks To Wear Non-Traditional Numbers In College Football
On Monday, the Stanford Cardinal landed a commitment from 2025 four-star quarterback Bear Bachmeier.
On top of now being the headliner of Stanford's 2025 recruiting class, he will also eventually don a very unique number that has many people talking. Oftentimes quarterbacks will wear No. 12 like Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers, No. 15 like Patrick Mahomes, No. 16 for Joe Montana, or No. 7 for Michael Vick. While Bachmeier likely looks up to some of the legends before him, as revealed when his commitment was announced, the younger brother of current receiver Tiger Bachmeier, Bear will be sporting the No. 47. A number that he revealed he had worn since he was a kid, and also helps him instill a fullback mindset.
While the number isn't a normal quarterback number which is typically in the 0-19 range, he isn't the first quarterback in the modern era to sport what can only be considered a non-traditional number. Here are some of the notable quarterbacks who have worn numbers that aren't typically associated with quarterbacks.
It is worth noting that legends like Doug Flutie and Jared Lorenzen wore No. 22.