07-07-2025
62 days until Saints' season opener: Every player to wear No. 62
There are 62 days left until the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2025 regular season with the Arizona Cardinals, and we're taking time to reflect on all of the players who have worn the No. 62 jersey in Saints franchise history.
While it belonged to center/guard Lucas Patrick last year, it's long been popular among centers and long snappers. Former Saints like John Hill, Jeff Uhlenhake, Jerry Fontenot, and Cameron Tom, among several others, have all worn it for the black and gold. Practice squad lineman Tommy Kraemer used it the year before last.
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Here's the full list, per Pro Football Reference:
Lucas Patrick (2024)
Oct 15, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears offensive lineman Lucas Patrick (62) stretches before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
Tommy Kraemer (2023)
Aug 12, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tommy Kraemer (78) in action against the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
Nick Easton (2019-2020)
Cameron Tom (2020)
Nov 18, 2018; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) talks to center Cameron Tom (63) in the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints won, 48-7. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Lawrence Virgil (2014)
Aug 3, 2015; White Sulphur Springs, WV, USA; New Orleans Saints tackle Nick Becton (67) and guard Tim Lelito (68) block nose tackle Lawrence Virgil (96) at The Greenbrier. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports
Jerry Fontenot(1997-2003)
10 Sep 2000: Center Jerry Fontenot #62 of the New Orleans Saints grips the ball as he waits for the snap during the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Saints defeated the Chargers Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport
Kendall Gammon (1996)
Kansas City Chiefs snapper Kendall Gammon entertains with an unusual balancing act during the 2005 Pro Bowl game at Aloha Stadium, Honolulu February 13, 2005. (Photo by)
Jeff Uhlenhake (1994-1995)
WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 22: Center Jeff Uhlenhake #55 of the Washington Redskins prepares to snap the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the NFL game at RFK Stadium on December 22, 1996 in Washington, D.C. The Redskins defeated the Cowboys 37-7. (Photo by)
Jay Hilgenberg (1993)
20 Sep 1992: Offensive lineman Jay Hilgenberg of the Cleveland Browns looks on during a game against the Los Angeles Raiders at Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns won the game, 28-16.
Brad Leggett (1991)
Aug 13, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the New Orleans Saints helmet and glove during pregame against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
John Hill (1975-1984)
Oct 2, 1977; Chicago, IL; FILE PHOTO: New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning (8) in action against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The Saints beat the Bears 42-24. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Ross Gwinn (1968)
Aug 26, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; A detailed view of New Orleans Saints helmets during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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