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54 is a special number in the Trotter household.
Jeremiah Trotter Sr. wore that number for the Philadelphia Eagles while he went on to rack up four Pro Bowls, an All-Pro nod, and a Super Bowl appearance in eight seasons with the Birds.
His son, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., made the number his own as a high school star at St. Joseph's Prep and through three seasons with the Clemson Tigers.
Now, Trotter Jr. gets to really step into his father's shoes and wear the same number for the same team his dad played for in the NFL.
But the Eagles were one step ahead of him.
"They didn't necessarily ask me. They just kinda assumed what number I was gonna ask first," Trotter during rookie minicamp. "They kinda put it on hold."
Though both are off-ball linebackers, Trotter Jr. has said he's a different player than his dad was. But the number 54 holds a special place in his heart, and he hopes to continue to make his dad proud while wearing it at the next level.
"I have been wearing it my whole life," Trotter said. "I also wore it because my dad wore it when he was playing here. I was very happy to hear that was available and they decided to give me that number. I'm gonna wear it with pride and be the best player I can."
Another Trotter in 54 pic.twitter.com/oFChELOkRq
— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroNBCS) May 3, 2024
Aside from just sharing his jersey number, Trotter Sr. will also continue to play a big hand in helping his son transition to the next level since Trotter Jr. plans to live at home.
"I'll probably just live at home. [It's] not too far from the facility and [I'll] save money," Trotter Jr. said.
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