That switch occurred ahead of the 2021 season, allowing receivers to wear any number between 1-49 as well as 80-89. Former 49ers safety Jimmie Ward also wore No. 1 in college, however.

Samuel’s decision to change his jersey number aligns with the NFL's new policy, introduced prior to the 2021 season, allowing wide receivers to choose numbers in the range of 1-49 and 80-89.

The South Carolina native is sporting a new number on his jersey this ... 2024-25 season and will now sport the No. 1 number for the 49ers. ... wear any number between 1-49 as well as 80-89.

Last week , we began a countdown of the top players at every number in San Francisco 49ers franchise history. As the countdown to the start of training camp continues, the countdown of uniform ...