Michigan WR Nico Collins appears to be switching to iconic jersey number

The Wolverines standout will wear the iconic jersey given the the top wide receiver on the team, historically.

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You knew this had to be happening — and No. 4 is no more.

It’s long been a tradition for the most standout, prolific Michigan wide receiver to wear the No. 1 jersey. From Anthony Carter to Braylon Edwards, it’s been something of a heralded tradition. However, in the past decade-plus, it hasn’t been as sacred of a number as it once was.

As of current, cornerback Ambry Thomas wears No. 1 on defense, and in 2017, sophomore Kekoa Crawford sported the No. 1 jersey as a wide receiver — despite not having any accolades. It didn’t have quite the cache it did once before.

But, Michigan seems intent to bring that back. Nico Collins, who announced in January after the VRBO Citrus Bowl that he was returning for his senior year, took to his Instagram story to further announce that he’s switching from No. 4 to the No. 1 jersey for 2020.

It was first reported on Twitter by Rivals.com’s Clayton Sayfie.

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Collins isn’t the only Wolverine who’s changed his jersey number in advance of the 2020 season. Enigmatic athlete Giles Jackson and true freshman cornerback Andre Seldon were announced this offseason that they would be the first in Michigan history to wear the No. 0 jersey.