Punter numbering forward pass

[FarmerFran]

Can a punter with a lineman number attempt a pass in a fake punt scenario? Faced a punter # 66, we asked 2 separate crews and neither was sure. 

[Bobref]

5 minutes ago, FarmerFran said:

Can a punter with a lineman number attempt a pass in a fake punt scenario? Faced a punter # 66, we asked 2 separate crews and neither was sure. 

There are no restrictions on which player can throw a legal forward pass. Any player on offense can do so on any play.

The fact that you asked 2 different crews and neither was sure is disappointing. This is pretty fundamental stuff.

Edited September 23, 2023 by Bobref

[FarmerFran]

1 hour ago, Bobref said:

There are no restrictions on which player can throw a legal forward pass. Any player on offense can do so on any play.

The fact that you asked 2 different crews and neither was sure is disappointing. This is pretty fundamental stuff.

They told us that any linemen cannot catch a pass if said linemen are in the backfield. Can run though. 

Edited September 23, 2023 by FarmerFran

[Bobref]

1 hour ago, FarmerFran said:

They told us that any linemen cannot catch a pass if said linemen are in the backfield. Can run though. 

Players numbered 50-79 are ineligible to catch a forward pass wherever they are lined up.