New York Giant safety Tyler Nubin wore No. 31 as a rookie in 2024, and it was the first time in his career that he wore something other than the No. 27.
Last year, Jason Pinnock wore No. 27, so the number wasn’t available for Nubin. With Pinnock now a member of the San Francisco 49ers, Nubin is returning to his old number.
“Last year was the first time I ever wore anything other than 27 my whole football career. It’s definitely something that means a lot to me, for sure,” Nubin said.
And the meaning behind it?
“So, 27 actually started originally with my uncle, Uncle Steve. He actually played cornerback at the University of Michigan opposite Charles Woodson in college back in ’94. He passed away 10, 12 years ago. That’s really important to me,” he said.”He actually and my dad and his other brother, they also wore 27 in college too, and they didn’t even plan it. They all went to three different colleges and all ended up picking 27. It’s kind of like a family number. It’s an honor to be able to bring it to the NFL for the first time.”
His dad and uncles never played professionally, so Nubin is the first member of his family to wear 27 as a professional.
As a rookie, Nubin appeared in 13 games for the Giants. He recorded 98 tackles (57 solo), one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and one pass defensed.
Nubin missed the final four games of the season due to injury, but showed flashes of greatness that bode well for his career. And when he hits the field for the first time in 2025, he’ll do it with even more pride wearing the No. 27.