CLEVELAND -- Last week, the Cleveland Browns built their rookie class.
On Thursday, they revealed which jersey numbers the first-year players will wear.
One day ahead of the start of their rookie minicamp in Berea, the Browns updated their official roster to reflect the seven players they added in last week's 2019 NFL Draft. The latest rendition of Cleveland's roster includes which digits the Browns' seven drafted rookies will wear to begin their pro careers, including the following:
- CB Greedy Williams - 26
- LB Sione Takitaki - 44
- S Sheldrick Redwine - 33
- LB Mack Wilson - 51
- K Austin Seibert - 2
- OL Drew Forbes - 79
- CB Donnie Lewis - 37
In addition to the seven players they drafted, the Browns have signed 15 undrafted free agents, who are slated to wear the following numbers at this weekend's rookie minicamp:
- WR Dorian Baker - 19
- QB David Blough - 9
- TE Steve Carlson - 89
- OT Brian Fineanganofo - 67
- P Jamie Gillan - 7
- RB Darrin Hall - 43
- S J.T. Hassell - 49
- WR D.J. Montgomery - 83
- DE Jarrell Owens - 62
- CB Jermaine Ponder - 48
- DE Wyatt Ray - 61
- LB Anthony Stubbs - 90
- C Trevon Tate - 77
- C Willie Wright - 66
- LB Dedrick Young II - 59
Don't, however, rush out and buy your new Greedy Williams just yet. Although 26 has typically been a popular number for defensive backs, it's worth noting the Browns' second-round selection wore 29 during his two seasons that comprised his All-American career at LSU.
Currently, 29 is unavailable in Cleveland, as it has been worn by running back Duke Johnson Jr. since 2015. But with Johnson having requested a trade following the offseason signing of Kareem Hunt, it's not unrealistic to think Williams could potentially switch to his college number, similarly to how former first-round pick Jabrill Peppers was initially assigned No. 27 in his rookie offseason before switching to No. 22 ahead of the regular season.
Also pertinent: 2019 will mark the final season the Browns wear their current iteration of uniforms, which debuted in 2015. Earlier this year, team owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam confirmed the team will re-design its uniforms ahead of the 2020 season, with a more traditional, simplistic look largely expected.
The Browns' rookie minicamp this week will take place on Friday and Saturday in Berea.
