Two former Michigan legends top the 'Best to wear it' jersey numbers list

In the long and storied history of Michigan football, a few names stand supreme. These players made such an impact during their time in Ann Arbor that they live in football immortality. Regardless of what they did or did not accomplish at the next level, they will forever be Michigan Men and revered by one of the largest college football fan bases in the nation.

Former wide receiver Anthony Carter and legendary cornerback and Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson are two of those players. What they did while they played for the maize and blue was so impactful that the very numbers they wore on their jerseys became a tradition of excellence and a privilege to wear. Receivers who come to Michigan and earn the right to wear the coveted "1" jersey are seen as top dogs in the receiver room. This year, that honor was bestowed upon Indiana transfer Donaven McCulley. The defensive back who wears the "2" jersey is seen as the best secondary player on the defensive team. The privilege has to be earned, and Carter and Woodson often have a say in the matter.