Jets announce jersey numbers for 2023 draft picks

Jersey numbers!

The moment many of you had been waiting for finally happened. Jersey numbers have been revealed for the 2023 draft picks for the New York Jets.

Edge Will McDonald will wear No. 99, worn last year by Vinny Curry. Center Joe Tippmann is taking Laurent Duvernay-Tardif’s No. 66 while offensive tackle Carter Warren will wear Dan Feeney’s 67.

Running back Israel Abanikanda is taking No. 25, recently made available with the release of Ty Johnson. Linebacker Zaire Barnes gets No. 53, worn by linebacker DQ Thomas last summer. Lamarcus Joyner’s former No. 29 now belongs to defensive back Jarrick Bernard-Converse and tight end Zack Kuntz will wear No. 81, worn a bit last year by tight end Lawrence Cager.