Randy Lange, the former Jets beat writer for the Record who now writes for newyorkjets.com, runs through the uniform numbers for the Jets 2008 draft class. Lange is the best when it comes to statistical odds and ends and his full report on this is worth reading. Here's one example:
"56 — DE/OLB Vernon Gholston
College: Wore No. 50 for Ohio State from 2004-07
Current Jet Wearing 50: LB Eric Barton
Last Jet to Wear 56: LB Anthony Schlegel
Notable Jets to Wear 56: DE-LB John Abraham (2005 only), DE-LB Jeff Lageman (1989-94), LB Lance Mehl (1980-87), C John Schmitt (1964 only)."
Lange follows the same formula for the other five draft picks. A hint: tight end Dustin Keller is the new Justin McCareins. No snappy punchlines, please. And it should be noted these numbers are for this weekend's rookie minicamp and are subject to change.