Top 20 Best Selling NFL Jerseys from 2017
A late-season injury prevented Carson Wentz from leading the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl. But thanks to a MVP-worthy sophomore campaign and his team’s historic championship, the electrifying Eagles quarterback topped NFL jersey sales in 2017.
Arguably the greatest quarterback in pro football history, Tom Brady’s iconic No. 12 jersey is synonymous with championships and greatness. After winning his fourth MVP at the ripe age of 40 and coming up painfully short in his quest for a sixth Super Bowl, Brady doesn’t appear interested in hanging up the cleats any time soon.
Expectations were sky-high when the 49ers traded for Patriots backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo midway through 2017, but he still found a way to surpass them. Garoppolo won his first five starts in San Francisco to close out 2017, and a big-money contract signed this offseason ensured Jimmy G. will have a chance to follow in the footsteps of Bay Area legends Joe Montana and Steve Young.
Whether Super Bowl 52 was Nick Foles’ 15 minutes of fame or his career launching pad is yet to be determined, but the backup quarterback became an instantaneous legend of NFL lore when he led the Philadelphia Eagles to their first world championship and won Super Bowl MVP in the process. No. 9 will forever be an Eagles collector’s item.
Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. only played in four games throughout an injury-plagued 2017 season, but still contended for top-selling NFL jersey. With a new coaching staff in 2018, fans should expect OBJ to return to his brilliant best amid increasing outside noise.
Stats don’t lie – Steelers wideout Antonio Brown has proven he’s the best receiver in the league. He led the league in 2017 in receiving yards, which marked his fifth-straight season above 1,000 yards. If No. 84 stays anywhere near his blistering production in the coming seasons, he’ll begin pushing Jerry Rice’s all-time records.
If it weren’t for an unfortunate ACL injury suffered in November, Deshaun Watson would have run away with NFL Rookie of the Year and could have led his Houston Texans to the playoffs. Regardless, the future is bright for the former Clemson quarterback and his rising Texans while the No. 4 jersey begins taking over Houston.
8. JuJu Smith-Schuster Jerseys
Pittsburgh faithful will make any emerging Steeler a top seller, but the excitement and personality of rookie wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster immediately bonded him with Steel City. On top of a 7-touchdown breakout season, Smith-Schuster’s touchdown celebrations and social media antics have endeared him to fans.
Drew Brees threw less passes in 2017 than in each of the last seven seasons, but he was no less brilliant as he leaned on an elite rushing attack to guide New Orleans to its first postseason appearance since 2013. Brees turns 40 before Super Bowl 53; will his improving Saints be there?
He fell a bit under the radar in 2017 as he missed nine games with injury, but it’s still easy to agree that Aaron Rodgers is the NFL’s most valuable player year in and year out. His Green Bay Packers, 4-1 when Rodgers went down, failed to make the postseason in his absence.
11. JJ Watt Jerseys
Despite being on injury reserve this season, JJ Watt made an incredible impact on Texan fans and the greater Houston area. Watt raised over $37 million dollars for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts and was named the 2018 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year.
The Dallas Cowboys QB followed up a stellar rookie season with impressive stats. With 22 touchdowns and over 3,000 yards this season, Cowboys fans are ready to support their young franchise QB.
Gurley was named the AP 2017 Offensive Player of the Year and has the stats to show for it. The star running back totaled 2,093 yards and 19 touchdowns in 15 games and helped carry the rams to an NFC West Championship.
The Vikings wide receiver filled highlight reels with incredible catches all season long. With 91 receptions for 1,276 yards, Minnesota fans are ready to see more stand out plays from him in the upcoming season.
The Saints picked up Alvin Kamara in the third round, but the rookie from the University of Tennessee spent the season proving to New Orleans and the league that he is an impressive running back.
The Jags picked up a lot of young talent this season, and Fournette carried the team on his back. The rookie out of Baton Rouge finished the season with 1,040 rushing yards, 9 touchdowns, and an impressive performance against the Patriots in the AFC Championship.
Bell put up another year of impressive numbers for the Pittsburgh Steelers- 1,291 rushing yards and 9 rushing touchdowns. Steelers fans can get used to cheering for the standout running back as Pittsburgh agreed to sign him for a multiyear deal.
Ramsey is known for his antics both on and off the football field. The cornerback talks smack but has the stats to prove his skills and played lights out in the Jacksonville Jaguars first playoff run in 10 years.
Von Miller is known for his sense of style and dominant presence on the field. The Denver linebacker knows how to bring the pressure and finished the 2017 season with 57 combined tackles and 10 sacks.
The Bears found their franchise quarterback in Mitchell Trubisky. The rookie out of North Carolina showed fans and the Chicago Bears staff alike that he knows how to command an offense.
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