A personalized football jersey is either a licensed NFL jersey with a player or custom name and number, or a blank custom jersey with your own team design. Know which you want first, because the rules and the risks differ.
Licensed vs blank custom
| Licensed (NFL) | Blank custom | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | An official team jersey, sold by Nike and licensed sellers | A plain football jersey with your own name, number and team |
| Tiers | Game, Limited and Elite; see best NFL jerseys | Seller-defined; check fabric and lettering on the listing |
| Safe buying | Buy sold and shipped by Amazon, or the brand's store | Check size chart and return policy |
| Team marks | Official only | Your own design; never a real team's logo |
Order checklist
Pick your path
Licensed for fandom, blank custom for a team or group.
Check the numbers
Look at the name and number options and spelling. Custom items are often final sale.
Size it
Football jerseys fit over pads. Use our NFL size chart and, if you wear layers, size up.
Before you pay
Whichever path you choose, compare the seller's size chart with your chest measurement, read the return policy for personalized items, and check how the name and number are applied. Screen-printed lettering is common on fan-tier football jerseys, while twill and stitched numbers sit in higher tiers; our NFL guide explains which tier does what. If the jersey is a gift, ask for the size first or choose a tier you can easily exchange. For youth jerseys, use the boys' chart on our youth sizing guide.
Design your own colors in the free jersey maker.
