NFL News: Justin Herbert jersey outsells Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers https://t.co/bjIQ9P8mWD
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It isn’t just loyal Oregon Duck fans from Eugene who have become obsessed with Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert over the past few years. After his historic debut season in the NFL where he won the Offensive Rookie of the Year award, Herbert is now among the most popular young players in the game.
That can be seen clearly when looking at the top-selling NFL jerseys this year, according to Fox Sports NFL. Herbert is listed at No. 8 on the list, ahead of established players like Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes.
Of course, if you look a bit deeper at the list, you’ll see that it is more of a popularity contest, rather than anything to do with real football skill. Look no further than the highest name on the list: Tim Tebow. The former QB has been out of the game for years after failing to make an impact, and he is now attempting to make the Jacksonville Jaguars as a tight end. Behind Tebow is rookie quarterback Justin Fields, the Chicago Bears newest star.
It may not be the defining moment of Herbert’s career to be listed inside the top 10 of jersey sales, but it does show that he has had an impact in the NFL and is well known among fans.
If he can put together another season like he did last year, we can expect his name to rise up that list going forward.
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