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Christian McCaffrey’s college jersey number and pro jersey number were both occupied when he was acquired by the 49ers in a trade with the Carolina Panthers that was officially announced Friday.
The 2017 first-round pick’s jersey number with his new club was a hot topic of conversation in the hours following reports that the trade was happening. Quarterback Trey Lance wears No. 5, and running back Jeff Wilson Jr. wears No. 22.
When McCaffrey suited up to hang out on the practice field Friday he did so in the No. 23 jersey. RB JaMycal Hasty most recently wore that uniform number in 2020 and 2021.
Whether that remains his number into the future remains to be seen, but he’ll likely be suiting up in the 23 jersey for this season.
