Ranking the Best College Football Players by Jersey Number | Part 1

Who wore each jersey number better than anyone else in college football history? Which legends still define these iconic numbers today? Will your favorite make the list? Like, share, and follow for more college football rankings as we kick off part one. The number zero jersey belongs to Xavier Watts. After switching from receiver to safety, he became a ball hawking star with back-to-back elite interception seasons and national awards. Larry Fitzgerald transformed the number one jersey into greatness. His dominant sophomore season, record-setting touchdown streak, and incredible hands made him one of college football's greatest receivers ever. Primetime owns number two. Deion Sanders combined lockdown coverage, electrifying punt returns, unmatched swagger, and elite athleticism to redefine the cornerback position for generations of future stars. Carson Palmer restored USC's football dominance. His Heisman winning campaign, school record passing numbers, and leadership launched the Trojans into another golden era of college football success and national relevance. Deshaun Watson made number four unforgettable by leading Clemson to a national championship. His clutch performances, explosive playmaking, and legendary title game heroics cemented his place among college football's greatest quarterbacks. Darren McFadden rounds out part one. The Arkansas superstar terrorized SEC defenses, won consecutive Doak Walker awards, and finished with one of the greatest rushing careers conference history has witnessed. From legendary quarterbacks to explosive running backs and lockdown defenders, these jersey numbers belong to true college football icons. Do you agree with these picks? Like, share, and follow for part two, as we continue ranking the greatest players by jersey number in college football history.