In the NFL, guards and centers typically wear numbers in which range?

• A. Guard numbers are always in the 90s.
• B. Guards and centers typically wear numbers in the 50s through 70s.
• C. Only quarterbacks wear numbers in the 50s.
• D. Defensive players wear numbers in the 60s.

Answer: (B)

In the NFL, jersey numbers indicate position groups, and guards and centers are part of the offensive line. Those players typically wear numbers from 50 through 79, which places guards and centers in the 50s through 70s range. This alignment helps officials and coaches quickly identify who’s blocking and who’s eligible on a given play, since offensive linemen are generally assigned those numbers.

The other statements don’t fit because 90s are usually associated with defensive players, not offensive linemen; quarterbacks wear numbers in the teens or single digits, not the 50s; and saying defensive players wear the 60s conflicts with the standard scheme where those numbers are reserved for offensive linemen. Thus, the 50s through 70s range is the best fit for guards and centers.