Guardian Caps Worn in College Games: 2026 Season

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Across college football, a growing number of athletes are taking player safety into their own hands by choosing to wear custom decaled Guardian Caps XT 2.0 and NXT 2.0  in games, not just at practice. Top programs across the country have already made Guardian Caps a staple during preseason and practice. Now, 16+ College Football players are bringing Guardian Caps to their gameday gear lineup.

Their decision reflects a shift in mindset across college football, where awareness around head safety and long-term health is driving players to prioritize protection not just in practice, but at every level of play.

NCAA Players Wearing Guardian Caps in Games

Ansel Din-Mbuh – DT #92, TCU

Cayden Lee – WR #19, Missouri 

Dominic Lolesio – DL #42, U Arizona 

Jadon Porter – WR #3, Baylor

Jason Hammon – DT #91, Virginia  

Kam Franklin –DE #5, Ole Miss

Kyle Peterson – Safety #28, WSU

Marquise Thorpe-Taylor – OL #55, Fresno State 

Michael Patterson – DB #19, Texas State

Michael Turner – RB #23, Baylor

Tony Livingston – TE #10, Baylor

Trajen Greco – Safety #4, Missouri

Tyrique Tucker – DL #95, Indiana 

William Sanders – OL #70, Alabama 

Yahya Attia – OL #59, Colorado 

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