Born in Oakland, hardened in Los Angeles, and reborn in Las Vegas, the Raiders carry one of the most rebellious and decorated identities in pro football. This ranking of the greatest Las Vegas Raiders players of all time honors the full franchise history across all three cities, from the silver-and-black dynasties of the 1970s and 80s to the modern era. These are the Hall of Famers and legends who lived up to the commitment to excellence.
1. Tim Brown (WR · 1988-2003)
Mr. Raider played 16 seasons in silver and black and retired as the franchise's all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards. A nine-time Pro Bowler and 1987 Heisman winner, he finished with 1,094 catches and 100 touchdowns en route to Canton.
2. Marcus Allen (RB · 1982-1992)
The 1985 NFL MVP and Super Bowl XVIII MVP, Allen delivered one of the greatest title-game runs ever on a 74-yard touchdown. His vision and versatility made him the centerpiece of the Los Angeles Raiders offense for a decade.
3. Gene Upshaw (G · 1967-1981)
A cornerstone of the Raiders' powerful offensive lines, Upshaw won two Super Bowls and made seven Pro Bowls over 15 seasons. He is the only player to start in Super Bowls across three different decades and entered the Hall of Fame in 1987.
4. Art Shell (OT · 1968-1982)
An anchor at left tackle for 15 seasons, Shell earned eight Pro Bowl nods and two Super Bowl rings. He later became the NFL's first modern African American head coach, cementing his place as a franchise pillar on and off the field.
5. Ken Stabler (QB · 1970-1979)
The Snake led the Raiders to their first Super Bowl title in 1976 and was the 1974 NFL MVP. The franchise's all-time leader in quarterback wins, his cool fourth-quarter heroics defined the swashbuckling Raiders of the 1970s.
6. Howie Long (DE · 1981-1993)
A relentless and versatile defensive lineman, Long made eight Pro Bowls and won a Super Bowl in his third season. His combination of power and quickness off the edge made him one of the most feared linemen of the 1980s and a 2000 Hall of Famer.
7. Fred Biletnikoff (WR · 1965-1978)
Famous for his sure hands and precise routes, Biletnikoff was the MVP of Super Bowl XI. A four-time Pro Bowler who caught 589 passes for the Raiders, his name now adorns college football's award for the nation's top receiver.
8. Willie Brown (CB · 1967-1978)
A shutdown cornerback on the NFL's 1970s All-Decade Team, Brown sealed Super Bowl XI with a 75-yard interception return for a touchdown. He recorded 39 interceptions as a Raider and was enshrined in Canton in 1984.
9. Charles Woodson (CB · 1998-2005, 2013-2015)
A 1998 Defensive Rookie of the Year, Woodson returned to Oakland late in his career as a playmaking safety. His ball-hawking instincts produced multiple All-Pro seasons in silver and black before his 2021 Hall of Fame induction.
10. Ted Hendricks (LB · 1975-1983)
The Mad Stork used his 6-foot-7 frame to disrupt offenses and block kicks for nine Raiders seasons. He won three Super Bowls in Oakland and Los Angeles and made the Pro Bowl four times as one of the era's most unique defenders.
Honorable Mentions
Cliff Branch (Deep threat, three-time Super Bowl champ), Jim Otto (Iron-man center of the AFL era), Ray Guy (Hall of Fame punter, six-time All-Pro), Bo Jackson (Electrifying back, Raiders legend), Lester Hayes (Bump-and-run cornerback, 1980 DPOY), Daryle Lamonica (The Mad Bomber, two-time AFL MVP), Khalil Mack (Modern pass-rush force, 2016 DPOY)
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