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New York Jets reveal number Malachi Moore will wear as NFL rookie

Malachi Moore celebrates big play for Alabama in SEC title game
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Malachi Moore (13) reacts with linebacker Christian Harris (8) and wide receiver John Metchie III (8) after a play against the Florida Gators at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports

Malachi Moore will wear No. 27 as a rookie NFL safety for the New York Jets after sporting No. 13 for several years as both a high school and college football player.

Moore was selected by the Jets in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He recently signed a rookie contract with the franchise and is expected to compete at safety in his first season, per the Jets’ head football coach Aaron Glenn.

The Hewitt-Trussville product played five seasons at Alabama and was a productive member of the Tide’s secondary from the moment he stepped foot on campus, starting as a true freshman.

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Justin Smith is the Director of Recruiting for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter, via @Jdsmith31Smith

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