Ranking The Best Active Players In The NFL By Uniform Number, 1-49

1. Jason Elam

ST. LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 21: Kicker Jason Elam #1 of the Atlanta Falcons kicks the ball against the St. Louis Rams during the preseason game at the Edward Jones Dome on August 21, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

2. Matt Ryan

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons drops back to pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Gett

3. Stephen Gostkowski

SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 14: Kicker Stephen Gostkowski #3 of the New England Patriots reacts after making a 50-yard field goal in the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game held on January 14, 2007 at Qualcomm Stad

4. Brett Favre

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 21: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings passes the football against the Kansas City Chiefs at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on August 21, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

5. Donovan McNabb

PHILADELPHIA - AUGUST 13: Donovan McNabb #5 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass against the New England Patriots on August 13, 2009 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

6. Jay Cutler

ORCHARD PARK, NY - AUGUST 15: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears walks in the bench area during play against the Buffalo Bills on August 15, 2009 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

7. Ben Roethlisberger

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers passes against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

8. Matt Hasselbeck

SAN DIEGO - AUGUST 15: Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck #8 of the Seattle Seahawks throws a pass against the San Diego Chargers on August 15, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

9. Drew Brees

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks to throw a pass against the Carolina Panthers on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

10. Eli Manning

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 17: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants walks off the field after a preseason NFL game against the Carolina Panthers on August 17, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Panthers 24-

11. Larry Fitzgerald

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Ph

12. Tom Brady

FOXBORO, MA - AUGUST 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during their preseason game at Gillette Stadium on August 20, 2009 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

13. Kurt Warner

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Quarterback Kurt Warner #13 of the Arizona Cardinals throws a pass in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Chris McG

14. Brandon Stokley

DENVER - AUGUST 25: Wide receiver Brandon Stokley #14 of the Denver Broncos heads out on a route in the first half of the pre-season football game against the Cleveland Browns on August 25, 2006 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo

15. Brandon Marshall

DENVER - OCTOBER 12: Wide receiver Brandon Marshall #15 of the Denver Broncos makes a reception against the Jacksonville Jaguars during NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 12, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 24-

16. Joshua Cribbs

PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 11: Joshua Cribbs #16 of the Cleveland Browns starts his 100yard kick off return for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field November 11, 2007 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers won 31-28. (Photo by Rick St

17. Philip Rivers

PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 11: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during their AFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 11, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Im

18. Peyton Manning

INDIANAPOLIS - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts unsnaps his helmet during the game against the Tennessee Titans on December 28, 2008 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

19. Eddie Royal

SEATTLE - AUGUST 22: Eddie Royal #19 of the Denver Broncos carries the ball during the game against the Seattle Seahawks on August 22, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

20. Ed Reed

NASHVILLE, TN - JANUARY 10: Safety Ed Reed #20 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after the Ravens stopped the Tennessee Titans on fourth down to win the game during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 10, 2009 at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee. (P

21. LaDainian Tomlinson

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 22: LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers carries the bal during the pre game warm up against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on August 22, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian

22. Asante Samuel

PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 15: Asante Samuel #22 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball after an interception against the Cleveland Browns on December 15, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Imag

23. Ronnie Brown

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 21: Ronnie Brown #23 of he Miami Dolphins throws a touchdown pass in the third quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 21, 2008 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

24. Darelle Revis

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 14: Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets celebrates making a game saving interception in the closing minutes of regulation preserving a 31-27 win against the Buffalo Bills during their game on December 14, 2008 at Giants

25. Kerry Rhodes

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 14: Kerry Rhodes #25 of the New York Jets celebrates a defensive play against the New England Patriots on September 14, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

26. Antoine Winfield

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 14: Antoine Winfield #26 of the Minnesota Vikings kneels on one knee during a break in NFL game action against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona. The Vikings defea

27. Brandon Jacobs

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 07: Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants runs against the Philadelphia Eagles during their game on December 7, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

28. Adrian Peterson

MINNEAPOLIS - JANUARY 4: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball in the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC Wild Card playoff game on January 4,2009 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesot

29. Leon Washington

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 19: Leon Washington #29 of the New York Jets carries the ball during the game against the Oakland Raiders on October 19, 2008 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

30. Laron Landry

SEATTLE - JANUARY 05: Safety LaRon Landry #30 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during the NFC Wild Card game at Qwest Field on January 5, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. (Pho

31. Antonio Cromartie

SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 06: Antonio Cromartie #31 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates after a defensive play during their AFC Wild Card Playoff Game against the Tennessee Titans at Qualcomm Stadium on January 6, 2008 in San Diego, California. The Chargers

32. Maurice Jones-Drew

JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 14: Maurice Jones-Drew #32 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs for yardage against the Green Bay Packers during the game at Jacksonville Municipal stadium on December 14, 2008 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Ge

33. Michael Turner

ST. LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 21: Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball against the St. Louis Rams during the preseason game at the Edward Jones Dome on August 21, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images

34. DeAngelo Williams

CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 10: Running back DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter of the NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 10, 2009 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N

35. Jerome Harrison

ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: Jerome Harrison #35 of the Cleveland Browns runs 72 yards for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills on November 17, 2008 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

36. Brian Westbrook

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 11: Brian Westbrook #36 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against the New York Giants during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 11, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Chris McGra

37. Yeremiah Bell

MIAMI - NOVEMBER 09: Safety Yeremiah Bell #37 and linebacker Akin Ayodele #51 of the Miami Dolphins celebrate as linebacker Channing Crowder #52 looks on after stopping the Seattle Seahawks on a two-point conversion attempt at Dolphin Stadium on November

38. Naufahu Tahi

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Fullback Naufahu Tahi #38 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up for play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 16, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

39. Steven Jackson

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 28: Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams carries the ball during the game against the Buffalo Bills at the Edward Jones Dome on September 28, 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

40. Jimmy Kleinsasser

MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 09: Tight end Jimmy Kleinsasseri #40 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up for the game with the Green Bay Packers on November 9, 2008 at the Metrodome in Mineapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings won 28-27. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Imag

41. Terence Newman

SEATTLE - JANUARY 06: Terence Newman #41 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after tipping the ball for an interception by teammate Roy Williams #31 in the fourth quarter of the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game against the Seattle Seahawks on January 6, 2007 at Qwest

42. Darren Sharper

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 14: Darren Sharper #42 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball after recovering a fumble in the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 14, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona. The Viki

43. Troy Polamalu

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates as confetti falls after they 27-23 win against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Chris

44. Dallas Clark

INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 13: Dallas Clark #44 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates after he scored on a 25-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers during their AFC Divisional Playoff game at the RCA Dome on January 13,

45. Brad Hoover

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 14: Fullback Brad Hoover #45 of the Carolina Panthers carries the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium October 14, 2007 in Glendale, Arizona. The Panthers won 25-10. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Imag

46. Ladell Betts

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Running back Ladell Betts #46 of the Washington Redskins rushes upfield against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Raymond James Stadium on November 25, 2007 in Tampa, Florida. The Bucs won 19-13. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Im

47. Chris Cooley

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 07: Tight end Chris Cooley #47 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after scoring a touchdown in second quarter action against the Detroit Lions at FedEx Field October 7, 2007 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Im

48. Mike Brown

CHICAGO - OCTOBER 1: Strong Safety Mike Brown #30 of the Chicago Bears looks on against the Seattle Seahawks October 1, 2006 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears won 37-6. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

49. Tony Richardson

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 09: Tony Richardson #49 of the New York Jets during warmups against the St. Louis Rams at Giants Stadium on November 9, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)