Top Selling NFL Jerseys 2006 - Rookie Scores Big

NFL jerseys are more popular than ever, with big name superstars in the forefront of NFL jersey sales. But that’s all about to change!

On this year’s list, a rookie’s jersey has made it into the Top-Ten list. In fact, it has made it all the way to the #1 spot for football jersey sales -- with 19% of sales among the Top Ten selling NFL jerseys. No other rookie has made it onto this year’s list.

This is the first time that a rookie has made it to this prestigious spot -- #1. Can you guess what NFL rookie we’re talking about?

Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s No. 7 jersey has moved up from the #3 position to #1 - a first for rookie NFL players.

 Even though Roethlisberger was not the Steelers’ pick for the starting quarterback position this season, he was elevated to starter in the 3rd week of the season when Tommy Maddox was injured with a sprained elbow.

 Since Roethlisberger became the starting quarterback, he has helped his NFL club to a 14-game winning streak, the AFC North title, and a real run at the Super Bowl title.

We can surely expect more from this outstanding rookie quarterback in coming seasons. Expect to see his NFL jersey in the Top Ten list for next season as well.

Note: The Top 10 Selling NFL jerseys list is prepared by Reebok, the NFL’s official licensee for football jerseys and other NFL team wear.