Highlighting the NFL's Best Selling Jerseys

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Some NFL jerseys sell better than others. But sometimes, it depends where you look. 

NFLShop.com released its list of best-selling jerseys (via profootballtalk.com) and there are some obvious names atop the list.

Peyton Manning. Tim Tebow.

But when you take a look at Bleacher Report's list of top-sellers in the NFL, there are quite a few obvious differences. Let's take a look at the top 10. 

1) Andrew Luck, QB, Indianapolis Colts

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Sometimes, newer is always better. That's why Andrew Luck, the No. 1 pick of the 2012 NFL draft, has the best-selling jersey at the B/R store.

He has yet to play a game in the NFL, but some believe he'll be the best quarterback since Peyton Manning. 

If his career takes that route, his jersey will probably cost about $1,800 in a couple of years, so might as well get on the action now.

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2) Robert Griffin III, QB, Washington Redskins

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Seriously, newer is always better.

If Andrew Luck was the first pick in the 2012 NFL draft, then RG III should probably go down as No. 1A, not No. 2. 

Most people think Griffin III will also explode onto the NFL scene. What's more, his athleticism and eccentricity (have you seen his socks?) make him an instant fan favorite.

Seeing his jersey at No. 2 is no surprise. 

 

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3) Mark Sanchez, QB, New York Jets

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Eat your heart out, Tim Tebow.

While people think of Tebow as the most popular athlete in the world, they seem to forget that he is still the backup to Mark Sanchez in New York. 

Whether the B/R shoppers are just buying Sanchez's jersey to spite Tebow, or whether they truly want to support the starter in New York, this is a mini surprise. 

But still good to see.

 

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4) Darren McFadden, RB, Oakland Radiers

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Bleacher Report shoppers got it right with this one.

Darren McFadden may have his constant injury problems, but when he is healthy, Run DMC is one of the most exciting players in the league. 

He can do it all on the field, as his 768 total yards in just seven games last season suggests. 

Additionally, if you sport the silver and black, you'll have plenty of people on the street stopping to talk to you. The Oakland Raiders are very popular, whether you love or hate them. 

 

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5) Michael Vick, QB, Philadelphia Eagles

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Vick's inclusion proves that controversial athletes can still make this list.

Some people aren't big fans of Vick, but some can't get enough of the unique athletic skills he brings to the quarterback position. 

He throws, he runs, and better yet, he's a lefty. Seeing Vick on the football field is something you don't often get the chance to witness. 

 

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6) Frank Gore, RB, San Francisco 49ers

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This one is a little surprising to me.

Gore is one of the best and most consistent running backs in the NFL. He's a near-lock for 1,000 yards every season, but there's no real intrigue to him.

He just goes out to the football field, does his job and leaves. There's nothing wrong with that, but I would be surprised to see many fans outside of San Francisco buy his jersey.

Nonetheless, it's good to see Gore rewarded for his constant workmanlike effort. 

 

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7) Cam Newton, QB, Carolina Panthers

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Cam Newton is the future of the NFL. 

He's big, he's strong, he's fast and he proved last year he can throw the ball a little bit, too. 

During his only season in the NFL, this Carolina Panthers quarterback set the NFL world on fire—and he will only continue to get better.

He proved how popular he is to fans when he made it to the finals of the Madden '13 cover voting, and honestly, I'm a little surprised to not see him higher on this list. 

 

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8) Calvin Johnson, WR, Detroit Lions

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In case you were wondering, this would be my pick if I were to buy an NFL jersey.

Not only is Johnson young and ridiculously dominant on the football field, he's just an all-around nice guy.

I mentioned Newton made it to the finals of the Madden cover voting. Well, this is the guy he lost to—and rightfully so.

Even though his nickname is Megatron, it's hard not to like Calvin Johnson, and his inclusion on this list proves just that. 

 

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9) Jared Allen, DE, Minnesota Vikings

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Allen clocks in on B/R's list as the first defensive player—and really, it's not all that surprising. 

Sure, he's been one of the best pass-rushers in the league for the past eight years (and is coming off 22 sacks in 2011), but he's also one of the most eccentric guys in the league. He dominates on the field, but when you see how he acts off it, you'll be sure to love him. 

 

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10) Justin Tuck, DE, New York Giants

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If you had to name 10 players for this list off the top of your head, Justin Tuck probably wouldn't immediately come to mind.

But it's still not hard to see why he made B/R's list. 

New York fans clearly support their teams with a passion (see No. 3), and Tuck has been one of the Giants' best defensive players for a long time.

It's odd to see Tuck make the list over someone like Eli Manning, but he's a good choice nonetheless. 

 

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