There are knockoffs of NFL Reebok and Nike jerseys that you may be leery of buying. It's helpful to know the tell-tale signs of a fake football jersey. The first thing to notice about a fake NFL jersey is the Reebok vector embroidered graphic. There are different versions of Nike jersey knockoffs, some worse than others. Nike introduced a new rubberized NFL shield onto the collars which counterfeit jerseys haven't been able to copy yet. If you notice the NFL shield is embroidered on the collar, it's a fake NFL jersey. Pay attention to the inside of the collar too. Nike NFL Jerseys feature a no tags in the collar that can flip up or irritate you, they are either printed or completely sewn down into the jersey.
Pay special attention to the numbers on the jersey, if they appear shiny, don't lay evenly flat and contain bubbling, you're looking at a fake jersey. Most fans know what their team's font looks like and this will help them spot fakes as most counterfeit jerseys use the wrong font for the team which is very noticeable. Nike added Nike Swoosh patches to the shoulders of the NFL jerseys, pay attention to these as they should both face forward, it has been reported that some fakes have the swoosh facing the wrong way. The actual tag attached to the jersey is a good indicator of if it's a real or a fake jersey as well. The tag should be attached to the left sleeve and should be black with the NFL shield and Nike logo on the front. Real jersey tags should have a hologram on a green field background and yard markers on the back of the hologram. You can get a fake for under $50, but the cheap price tells you you're getting what you paid for, a cheap jersey. Know that NFL jersey auction sites will almost always be selling fakes. A real sporting goods store or e-commerce store will not sell you a fake NFL jersey; it's a risk to their reputation.