Best Las Vegas Raiders Players of All-Time Tier List

Best Las Vegas Raiders players of all-time is really a full Raiders franchise tier list. That means Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Raiders, the second Oakland era, and the current Las Vegas Raiders all count. The city changed. The brand did not. Silver and black still means toughness, attitude, offensive linemen with edge, intimidating defensive backs, vertical receivers, Super Bowl winners, and players who felt built for the Raiders.

The top tier starts with Jim Otto, Gene Upshaw, Willie Brown, Howie Long, and Tim Brown. Otto was the original ironman. Upshaw became one of the greatest guards ever. Willie Brown gave the franchise its defensive swagger. Howie Long was the face of a nasty front. Tim Brown became the greatest receiver in Raiders history.

This is a pure tier list, not a strict one-through-41 ranking. Players in the same tier are grouped together by all-time Raiders legacy, not ordered directly against each other within that tier. The tier itself is the ranking. Once players are inside the same tier, they are grouped together in the same tier group rather than ordered from best to worst. The order follows the original graphic layout, while the tiers reflect each player’s Raiders career, peak, production, longevity, accolades, playoff impact, franchise records, championships, and importance to the Oakland, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas Raiders franchise history.

How We Ranked the Best Las Vegas Raiders Players of All-Time

This ranking weighs each player’s Raiders career first, across every franchise location: Oakland, Los Angeles, Oakland again, and Las Vegas. Team production, peak value, postseason moments, awards, championships, franchise records, longevity, and era context all count. Charles Woodson has a massive full-career NFL legacy, but his Raiders years are what matter here. Maxx Crosby gets credit for what he has already built, while still leaving room for his Raiders story to continue.

The Raiders are tricky because their history is packed with attitude and mythology. Some players are remembered for records. Others are remembered for playoff violence, Super Bowl moments, or the way they fit the Raider image. This list tries to balance the numbers with the legacy.

Because this is a tier list, the goal is not to split hairs between players sitting in the same group. Tier 1 represents the strongest all-time Raiders cases. Tier 2 represents inner-circle franchise legends. The lower tiers still include important players, but they are grouped by how complete their Raiders-only résumé is compared to the very top names.

Tier 7: Important Raiders Legends and Memorable Franchise Pieces

Tier 7 includes Don Mosebar, Art Powell, Sebastian Janikowski, Matt Millen, Ben Davidson, Otis Sistrunk, and Wayne Hawkins.

Tier 7 is still full of real Raiders football. These are tough linemen, early AFL stars, Super Bowl contributors, a franchise scoring leader, and a few names that fit the silver-and-black personality perfectly.

Don Mosebar

Raiders stats/accolades: 13 seasons with the Raiders, 3 Pro Bowls, longtime center, over 170 games played.

Don Mosebar gave the Raiders years of tough, steady work at center. He played through the Los Angeles Raiders years and became one of the franchise’s most reliable interior offensive linemen.

Centers do not usually become headline names, but Mosebar’s longevity and Pro Bowl recognition make his Raiders case strong. He was the kind of blocker every offense needs.

Art Powell

Raiders stats/accolades: 4 seasons with Oakland, 254 catches, 4,491 receiving yards, 50 receiving touchdowns, multiple AFL All-Star selections.

Art Powell’s Oakland Raiders run was short, but the production was loud. He was a dominant AFL receiver with size, speed, and scoring ability before the modern passing era inflated numbers.

Fifty touchdowns in four seasons is ridiculous. Powell did not need a long Raiders career to make a real impact. His peak was that good.

Sebastian Janikowski

Raiders stats/accolades: 18 seasons with the Raiders, franchise-record 1,799 points, 414 made field goals, Pro Bowl selection.

Sebastian Janikowski was not a normal kicker. The Raiders drafted him in the first round, and he spent nearly two decades blasting kicks from distances that felt silly at the time.

His franchise scoring record is massive, and his left leg became part of the Raiders identity for an entire generation. Special teams count, especially when the player lasts this long.

Matt Millen

Raiders stats/accolades: 9 seasons with the Raiders, 2 Super Bowl titles with the franchise, starting linebacker on the 1980s championship teams.

Matt Millen brought toughness and physicality to the Raiders linebacker group. He was built for that era: direct, aggressive, and comfortable in a defense that wanted to hit first.

His Raiders career included two Super Bowl rings and an important role on championship defenses. That is a strong football résumé before anything he did after playing even enters the picture.

Ben Davidson

Raiders stats/accolades: 8 seasons with Oakland, 3 AFL All-Star selections, longtime defensive end and one of the classic Raider personalities.

Ben Davidson looked like a Raider before anyone had to explain the brand. The mustache, the size, the edge, the intimidation — it all fit.

Davidson was more than an image, though. He gave the Oakland Raiders real defensive end play in the AFL years and helped create the rough personality the franchise became famous for.

Otis Sistrunk

Raiders stats/accolades: 7 seasons with Oakland, Pro Bowl selection, Super Bowl XI champion, key defensive tackle of the 1970s Raiders.

Otis Sistrunk was one of the most memorable defensive linemen of the 1970s Oakland Raiders. He played with power, attitude, and that perfect old-school Raiders mystery around him.

He was a key part of the Super Bowl XI championship team, and his interior toughness helped make those defenses miserable to deal with.

Wayne Hawkins

Raiders stats/accolades: 11 seasons with Oakland, 5 AFL All-Star selections, original Raiders offensive line standout.

Wayne Hawkins was one of the Raiders’ first great offensive linemen. He played guard during the Oakland AFL years and gave the franchise toughness up front before the Super Bowl era arrived.

Five AFL All-Star selections is serious respect. Hawkins helped establish the Raiders’ long tradition of nasty offensive line play.

Tier 6: Top Raiders With Strong Careers

Tier 6 includes Dave Dalby, Phil Villapiano, Henry Lawrence, Dan Conners, Josh Jacobs, Mark van Eeghen, and George Atkinson.

Tier 6 has classic Raiders grit. There are championship linemen, linebackers, defensive backs, two major running backs, and one recent Las Vegas star whose Raiders chapter is already closed but still strong.

Dave Dalby

Raiders stats/accolades: 14 seasons with the Raiders, 3 Super Bowl titles, longtime center, starter during multiple championship eras.

Dave Dalby followed Jim Otto, which is not an easy job, and still built a strong Raiders career. He became the center for some of the franchise’s most important teams.

Three Super Bowl rings from the middle of the offensive line tell the story. Dalby was not just present for greatness. He was part of how the Raiders played winning football.

Phil Villapiano

Raiders stats/accolades: 9 seasons with Oakland, 4 Pro Bowls, Super Bowl XI champion, starting linebacker on the 1970s Raiders defense.

Phil Villapiano played linebacker with the kind of energy that fit Oakland perfectly. He was fast, loud, physical, and always around the action.

His four Pro Bowls and role on the 1976 Super Bowl champions make him one of the better linebackers in Raiders history. He brought both personality and production.

Henry Lawrence

Raiders stats/accolades: 13 seasons with the Raiders, 2 Pro Bowls, 3 Super Bowl titles, longtime offensive tackle.

Henry Lawrence gave the Raiders years of strong tackle play and championship-level toughness. He was part of three Super Bowl teams across the Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders eras, which gives his résumé real weight.

Lawrence was exactly the kind of lineman the Raiders valued: big, physical, durable, and built for January. He belongs on this list comfortably.

Dan Conners

Raiders stats/accolades: 11 seasons with Oakland, 150+ games, starting linebacker during the AFL and early NFL merger years.

Dan Conners was a steady linebacker during one of the franchise’s key building periods. He helped the Oakland Raiders transition from AFL contender to NFL power.

He did not have the flash of some later Raiders defenders, but the longevity and leadership were real. Conners gave Oakland dependable football for a long time.

Josh Jacobs

Raiders stats/accolades: 5 seasons with the Raiders, 5,545 rushing yards, 46 rushing touchdowns, 2022 NFL rushing champion, 2 Pro Bowls as a Raider.

Josh Jacobs’ Raiders chapter ended after the 2023 season, but his 2022 peak was special. He led the NFL with 1,653 rushing yards and became one of the few modern Raiders offensive players who could carry an entire game plan. His Raiders peak gives him a real place here, even though his current career is elsewhere.

Mark van Eeghen

Raiders stats/accolades: 8 seasons with the Raiders, 5,907 rushing yards, 35 rushing touchdowns, 2 Super Bowl titles.

Mark van Eeghen was a tough, physical back who fit the Raiders’ championship style. He was not flashy like Marcus Allen, but he could grind, protect, and punish defenses.

His role on the Super Bowl XI and XV teams gives him postseason weight. Van Eeghen was a winning back in a winning system.

George Atkinson

Raiders stats/accolades: 10 seasons with Oakland, 30 interceptions, 2 Pro Bowls, Super Bowl XI champion.

George Atkinson played safety the Raider way: physical, aggressive, and not especially concerned with whether receivers enjoyed the experience.

Thirty interceptions and a Super Bowl ring make the résumé strong. Atkinson was part of the defensive personality that made the 1970s Oakland Raiders feel dangerous.

Tier 5: Raiders Franchise Greats

Tier 5 includes Derek Carr, Chester McGlockton, Dave Grayson, Daryle Lamonica, Terry McDaniel, and Todd Christensen.

Tier 5 has a lot of production. This group includes the franchise passing leader, an AFL MVP quarterback, a dominant defensive tackle, elite defensive backs, and one of the best receiving tight ends of the 1980s.

Derek Carr

Raiders stats/accolades: 9 seasons with the Raiders, franchise-record 35,222 passing yards, franchise-record 217 touchdown passes, 3 Pro Bowls.

Derek Carr is the Raiders’ all-time passing leader. The ending was messy, and the lack of playoff success keeps him out of the highest tiers, but the production cannot be erased.

Carr’s Raiders chapter ended after the 2022 season, but from 2014 through 2022 he gave the Oakland and Las Vegas Raiders stability at quarterback during a chaotic era. His production still matters here because this is a Raiders-only ranking.

Chester McGlockton

Raiders stats/accolades: 6 seasons with the Raiders, 39.5 sacks, 4 Pro Bowls, multiple All-Pro selections.

Chester McGlockton was a disruptive interior defender with serious power. At his best, he could collapse the pocket from the middle and make life uncomfortable for quarterbacks.

His Raiders peak was strong enough to earn four straight Pro Bowl selections. That is a loud stretch for a defensive tackle, especially on teams that were not always loaded.

Dave Grayson

Raiders stats/accolades: 6 seasons with Oakland, 29 interceptions as a Raider, AFL All-Star defensive back, key player on the 1967 AFL champion team.

Dave Grayson was one of the Oakland Raiders’ best defensive backs of the AFL years. He had ball skills, return ability, and the kind of versatility that mattered in the old game.

His 29 interceptions with the Raiders still keep him high in the team record book. Grayson helped set the standard before Willie Brown and the later defensive backs became bigger names.

Daryle Lamonica

Raiders stats/accolades: 8 seasons with Oakland, 16,655 passing yards, 148 touchdown passes, 1967 AFL MVP, led Raiders to Super Bowl II.

Daryle Lamonica was “The Mad Bomber” for a reason. He gave the Oakland Raiders a vertical passing identity that fit the franchise perfectly.

Lamonica’s 1967 season was huge, with MVP honors and a Super Bowl appearance. He may not have the full longevity of the quarterbacks above him, but his peak was one of the most important in Raiders history.

Terry McDaniel

Raiders stats/accolades: 10 seasons with the Raiders, 34 interceptions, 5 Pro Bowls, one of the best Raiders cornerbacks of the 1990s.

Terry McDaniel was a smooth, productive corner who gave the Los Angeles and Oakland Raiders years of high-level coverage. He picked off 34 passes with the franchise and became a Pro Bowl regular.

That kind of secondary production is not easy to find. McDaniel was one of the strongest defensive players from the Raiders’ 1990s era.

Todd Christensen

Raiders stats/accolades: 10 seasons with the Raiders, 461 catches, 5,872 receiving yards, 41 touchdowns, 5 Pro Bowls, 2 Super Bowl titles.

Todd Christensen was one of the best receiving tight ends of his era. He gave the Raiders a smart, productive target who could work the middle and create problems before tight ends became modern receiving centerpieces.

His 1983 season was especially strong, and he played a major role on championship teams. Christensen belongs in any Raiders discussion around the best tight ends of all-time.

Tier 4: Great Raiders With Major Cases

Tier 4 includes Maxx Crosby, Nnamdi Asomugha, Lincoln Kennedy, Khalil Mack, Clem Daniels, and Rod Martin.

Tier 4 is where the Raiders’ eras collide. There is modern Las Vegas pass-rush dominance, shutdown cornerback play, elite tackle work, AFL rushing production, and a Super Bowl linebacker with one of the best big-game performances in franchise history.

Maxx Crosby

Raiders stats/accolades: 2019–present, 69.5 sacks through 2025, 5 Pro Bowls, multiple Second-Team All-Pro selections, signed a three-year extension with Las Vegas in 2025.

Maxx Crosby is still with the Las Vegas Raiders, and he is already one of the most important defensive players of the Vegas era. His motor is famous, but the production is not just effort. He wins with technique, conditioning, violence, and pure snap-to-snap pressure.

Crosby finished the 2025 season with 10 sacks and earned his fifth straight Pro Bowl selection. His Raiders story is still open. If he stays healthy and keeps stacking elite years, Tier 4 will eventually feel too low.

Nnamdi Asomugha

Raiders stats/accolades: 8 seasons with the Raiders, 3 Pro Bowls, multiple First-Team All-Pro selections, elite shutdown cornerback peak.

Nnamdi Asomugha had one of the best cornerback peaks in Raiders history. The interception totals do not tell the full story because quarterbacks simply stopped testing him.

At his best, Asomugha turned one side of the field into a bad idea. On better teams, his Raiders legacy probably gets talked about even more nationally.

Lincoln Kennedy

Raiders stats/accolades: 8 seasons with the Raiders, 3 Pro Bowls, First-Team All-Pro selection, starting right tackle on the Super Bowl XXXVII team.

Lincoln Kennedy was a massive right tackle who helped power one of the Raiders’ best modern offensive runs. He was physical in the run game and strong enough to hold up against elite pass rushers.

His work during the Oakland Raiders’ Rich Gannon years was huge. That offense needed protection and edge stability, and Kennedy gave them both.

Khalil Mack

Raiders stats/accolades: 4 seasons with the Raiders, 40.5 sacks, 2016 Defensive Player of the Year, 3 Pro Bowls as a Raider, 2 First-Team All-Pro selections as a Raider.

Khalil Mack’s Raiders career was shorter than fans wanted, but the peak was special. He became a true superstar in Oakland and gave the defense a player who could wreck games by himself.

Mack’s Raiders chapter ended with the blockbuster 2018 trade to Chicago, but his Raiders-only case remains strong. The 2016 Defensive Player of the Year season is the centerpiece of it.

Clem Daniels

Raiders stats/accolades: 7 seasons with Oakland, 5 AFL All-Star selections, 5,103 rushing yards, 30 rushing touchdowns, 1963 AFL MVP-level season.

Clem Daniels was the Raiders’ first great running back. He gave Oakland speed, production, and real offensive credibility during the franchise’s AFL climb.

His 1963 season was the peak, with league-leading rushing production and major AFL recognition. Daniels deserves more attention because he helped build the offensive foundation before the Super Bowl years.

Rod Martin

Raiders stats/accolades: 12 seasons with the Raiders, 2 Pro Bowls, 2 Super Bowl titles, 3 interceptions in Super Bowl XV.

Rod Martin owns one of the greatest defensive performances in Super Bowl history. Three interceptions in Super Bowl XV is not just a Raiders record. It is a game-changing masterpiece.

Martin also gave the Raiders years of strong linebacker play outside that one game. The Super Bowl moment makes the legacy louder, but the full career gives it staying power.

Tier 3: Elite Raiders Legends

Tier 3 includes Ken Stabler, Lester Hayes, Ted Hendricks, Charles Woodson, Rich Gannon, and Jack Tatum.

Tier 3 is pure Raiders energy. It has a legendary quarterback, terrifying defensive backs, Hall of Fame defenders, an MVP quarterback, and players who helped define how opponents viewed the franchise.

Ken Stabler

Raiders stats/accolades: 10 seasons with Oakland, 19,078 passing yards, 150 touchdown passes, 1974 NFL MVP, Super Bowl XI champion, Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Ken Stabler was made for the Oakland Raiders. The lefty style, the cool under pressure, the late-game nerve, the swagger — all of it fit.

Stabler won MVP, led Oakland to a Super Bowl title, and became one of the defining quarterbacks of the 1970s. He belongs in any Raiders-focused best quarterbacks of all-time discussion.

Lester Hayes

Raiders stats/accolades: 10 seasons with the Raiders, 39 interceptions, 5 Pro Bowls, 1980 Defensive Player of the Year, 2 Super Bowl titles.

Lester Hayes was sticky before sticky became a cornerback cliché. He was physical, confident, and perfectly suited for the Raiders’ aggressive defensive style.

His 1980 season was outrageous: 13 interceptions, Defensive Player of the Year, and a Super Bowl title. Hayes was one of the best cornerbacks in football at his peak.

Ted Hendricks

Raiders stats/accolades: 9 seasons with the Raiders, multiple Pro Bowls as a Raider, 3 Super Bowl titles with the franchise, Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Ted Hendricks looked like he was designed in a football lab. Tall, rangy, smart, and disruptive, he could rush, cover, block kicks, and make strange plays look routine.

His Raiders years brought three Super Bowl rings and a perfect fit in the team’s defensive culture. Hendricks was not just a star. He was a matchup problem before that phrase became common.

Charles Woodson

Raiders stats/accolades: 11 seasons across two Raiders stints, 27 interceptions as a Raider, 1998 Defensive Rookie of the Year, multiple Pro Bowls as a Raider, Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Charles Woodson’s full NFL résumé is enormous, and the Raiders were both the beginning and ending of it. He arrived as a superstar corner in Oakland and returned years later as a veteran safety who could still make plays.

Woodson’s best single season came in Green Bay, but his Raiders legacy is still major. He gave the franchise elite talent, leadership, and one of the most respected defensive careers of his generation.

Rich Gannon

Raiders stats/accolades: 6 seasons with the Raiders, 17,585 passing yards, 114 touchdown passes, 4 Pro Bowls, 2002 NFL MVP, AFC champion.

Rich Gannon’s Raiders peak was short, but it was excellent. He turned into the perfect quarterback for Jon Gruden’s offense, then kept the machine rolling long enough to win MVP and reach a Super Bowl.

The Super Bowl XXXVII loss hurts the memory, but Gannon’s 2002 season was one of the best quarterback years in franchise history. He gave the Oakland Raiders their strongest modern passing peak before Derek Carr’s volume era.

Jack Tatum

Raiders stats/accolades: 9 seasons with Oakland, 30 interceptions, 3 Pro Bowls, Super Bowl XI champion.

Jack Tatum is one of the most feared hitters in NFL history. His style was violent, controversial, and deeply tied to the Raiders’ old-school image.

Tatum was not only a hitter. He also had 30 interceptions with the franchise and played a major role on the Super Bowl XI defense. The myth is big, but the production backs up his place here.

Tier 2: Inner-Circle Raiders Greats

Tier 2 includes Steve Wisniewski, Art Shell, Marcus Allen, Fred Biletnikoff, and Cliff Branch.

Tier 2 would be Tier 1 for plenty of teams. It has Hall of Fame linemen, the franchise rushing leader, a Super Bowl MVP receiver, and one of the greatest deep threats the Raiders have ever had.

Steve Wisniewski

Raiders stats/accolades: 13 seasons with the Raiders, 8 Pro Bowls, multiple First-Team All-Pro selections, longtime left guard.

Steve Wisniewski was one of the best guards of his era. He was tough, smart, nasty, and exactly the type of offensive lineman the Raiders have always loved.

Eight Pro Bowls from the interior line is a huge résumé. Wisniewski belongs in any Raiders offensive line conversation with the best offensive linemen of all-time.

Art Shell

Raiders stats/accolades: 15 seasons with the Raiders, 8 Pro Bowls, multiple First-Team All-Pro selections, 2 Super Bowl titles, Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Art Shell was the left tackle standard before offensive tackles became media stars. He protected quarterbacks, powered the run game, and gave the Raiders elite edge blocking for more than a decade.

Shell’s Hall of Fame career and later coaching role make his Raiders legacy even bigger. As a player alone, he was one of the greatest linemen the franchise has ever had.

Marcus Allen

Raiders stats/accolades: 11 seasons with the Raiders, franchise-record 8,545 rushing yards, 79 rushing touchdowns, 1985 NFL MVP, Super Bowl XVIII MVP, Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Marcus Allen is the greatest running back in Raiders history. The front-office drama later in his Raiders career should not distract from how special he was when everything was right.

His 74-yard touchdown run in Super Bowl XVIII for the Los Angeles Raiders is one of the iconic plays in franchise history. Allen belongs in any serious best running backs of all-time conversation.

Fred Biletnikoff

Raiders stats/accolades: 14 seasons with Oakland, 589 catches, 8,974 receiving yards, 76 touchdowns, Super Bowl XI MVP, Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Fred Biletnikoff was smooth, reliable, and built for big moments. He did not need blazing speed to control defensive backs. His routes, hands, and timing did the work.

The Super Bowl XI MVP award gives his legacy a signature moment, but his full Oakland Raiders career was much more than one game. He was the franchise’s original great wide receiver.

Cliff Branch

Raiders stats/accolades: 14 seasons with the Raiders, 501 catches, 8,685 receiving yards, 67 touchdowns, 3 Super Bowl titles, Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Cliff Branch was the vertical fear factor. His speed changed coverages, stretched defenses, and gave the Raiders exactly the kind of deep threat their offensive identity demanded.

Three Super Bowl rings and a Hall of Fame résumé make him one of the greatest Raiders receivers ever. Branch helped define the franchise’s love for speed across the Oakland and Los Angeles eras.

Tier 1: Greatest Raiders Players Ever

Tier 1 includes Jim Otto, Gene Upshaw, Willie Brown, Howie Long, and Tim Brown.

Tier 1 is the top of Raiders football. It has the original center, the legendary guard, the iconic cornerback, the Hall of Fame defensive end, and the greatest receiver in franchise history. These players are grouped together because each one has a real franchise-defining case.

Jim Otto

Raiders stats/accolades: 15 seasons with Oakland, 210 consecutive regular-season starts, 12 AFL All-Star/Pro Bowl selections, Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Jim Otto is the ultimate Raider. He was there from the beginning in Oakland, played center through the AFL and NFL merger years, and became the symbol of toughness the franchise still tries to sell.

The “00” jersey, the ironman streak, the injuries, the durability — Otto’s story is Raiders football in human form. He is one of the cleanest all-time franchise legends in the NFL.

Gene Upshaw

Raiders stats/accolades: 15 seasons with Oakland/Los Angeles, 7 Pro Bowls, multiple First-Team All-Pro selections, 2 Super Bowl titles, Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Gene Upshaw is one of the greatest guards in NFL history. He was powerful, athletic, and nasty enough to fit perfectly on the Raiders’ offensive line.

Upshaw played in three different Super Bowl decades and helped the Raiders win two titles. His combination of longevity, peak, and championship impact puts him near the very top of franchise history.

Willie Brown

Raiders stats/accolades: 12 seasons with Oakland, 39 interceptions as a Raider, 4 Pro Bowls as a Raider, Super Bowl XI champion, Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Willie Brown gave the Raiders one of the greatest defensive icons in franchise history. He played corner with confidence, intelligence, and enough physicality to fit the team’s old-school edge.

His pick-six in Super Bowl XI remains one of the signature plays in Oakland Raiders history. Brown was not just a great corner. He became part of the franchise’s visual identity.

Howie Long

Raiders stats/accolades: 13 seasons with the Raiders, 84 sacks, 8 Pro Bowls, multiple All-Pro selections, Super Bowl XVIII champion, Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Howie Long was one of the best defensive linemen of his era. He could rush, play the run, move across the front, and bring the kind of toughness Raiders fans expect.

Long’s Super Bowl ring with the Los Angeles Raiders, Hall of Fame résumé, and 84 sacks make him one of the franchise’s greatest defensive players. He belongs in any serious conversation about the best defensive players of all-time.

Tim Brown

Raiders stats/accolades: 16 seasons with the Raiders, franchise-record 1,070 catches, franchise-record 14,734 receiving yards, franchise-record 99 receiving touchdowns, 9 Pro Bowls, Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Tim Brown is the greatest wide receiver in Raiders history. He gave the franchise elite production for more than a decade and carried passing games that were not always stable around him.

Brown owns the Raiders receiving record book: catches, yards, touchdowns, and longevity. He produced through the Los Angeles and Oakland Raiders eras and belongs in any real best wide receivers of all-time conversation, especially when consistency matters.

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FAQ: Best Las Vegas Raiders Players of All-Time

Does this Raiders all-time tier list include Oakland Raiders and Los Angeles Raiders players?

Yes. This Las Vegas Raiders all-time tier list includes the full franchise history: Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Raiders, the second Oakland Raiders era, and the current Las Vegas Raiders.

Who is the greatest Las Vegas Raiders player of all-time?

Because this is a tier list, Jim Otto, Gene Upshaw, Willie Brown, Howie Long, and Tim Brown are grouped together in Tier 1 as the strongest greatest Raiders player of all-time candidates. Otto is the original ironman, Upshaw is one of the greatest guards ever, Brown is the iconic defensive back, Long is a Hall of Fame defensive end, and Tim Brown owns the Raiders receiving record book.

Is this Raiders list ranked in order inside each tier?

No. This is a tier list, not a strict one-by-one ranking inside each tier. Players in the same tier are grouped by all-time Raiders legacy rather than ranked directly against each other within that tier.

Who is the best quarterback in Raiders history?

Ken Stabler has the strongest championship and franchise-legacy quarterback case in Raiders history. Derek Carr owns the franchise passing records, Daryle Lamonica had a huge AFL peak, and Rich Gannon won MVP, but Stabler’s Super Bowl title and 1970s Raiders identity keep him in the highest quarterback tier.

Who is the best defensive player in Raiders history?

Willie Brown, Howie Long, and Charles Woodson all have strong cases as the best defensive player in Raiders history. Brown is the iconic defensive back, Long is the Hall of Fame defensive lineman, and Woodson had an enormous full-career defensive legacy with two Raiders chapters.

Who has the most receiving yards in Raiders history?

Tim Brown has the most receiving yards in Raiders history with 14,734 receiving yards.

Who is the best wide receiver in Raiders history?

Tim Brown is the best wide receiver in Raiders history from a full-career franchise standpoint. He owns the franchise records for receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns, while Fred Biletnikoff and Cliff Branch also have major Hall of Fame cases.

Where does Maxx Crosby rank among the best Raiders players of all-time?

Maxx Crosby is in Tier 4 of this Las Vegas Raiders all-time tier list. He is still with Las Vegas, signed a major extension in 2025, and had 69.5 career sacks through the 2025 season.

Where does Derek Carr rank among the best Raiders players of all-time?

Derek Carr is in Tier 5 of this Las Vegas Raiders all-time tier list. He is the franchise leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns, but the lack of playoff success keeps him outside the highest tiers.

Which recent Raiders players could move up this all-time list?

Maxx Crosby has the clearest path to move up this Raiders all-time tier list because he is still with Las Vegas and remains one of the NFL’s top edge rushers. Josh Jacobs, Derek Carr, and Khalil Mack have completed their Raiders chapters, so their franchise tiers are more settled.

Conclusion: Ranking the Greatest Raiders Ever

The best Las Vegas Raiders players of all-time tier list really covers the entire Raiders franchise: Oakland, Los Angeles, Oakland again, and Las Vegas. The top tier starts with Jim Otto, Gene Upshaw, Willie Brown, Howie Long, and Tim Brown because each player represents a different part of the franchise’s identity. Otto is toughness and durability. Upshaw is offensive line greatness. Brown is defensive swagger. Long is trench violence with Hall of Fame production. Tim Brown is the greatest receiver in team history.

That is why this works better as a tier list than a forced exact ranking. The Raiders have too many players whose cases are built differently: Hall of Fame linemen, Super Bowl defensive backs, AFL icons, championship receivers, modern stars, franchise record holders, and players who became bigger because they fit the silver-and-black image so perfectly.

The Las Vegas-era piece is mostly about Maxx Crosby now. He is still a Raider, still under a major contract, and still has room to climb after another double-digit sack season in 2025. Derek Carr, Josh Jacobs, and Khalil Mack have completed their Raiders chapters, which makes their franchise cases more settled. The next version of this list depends mostly on whether Crosby and the Las Vegas era can finally add playoff success to the franchise’s modern résumé.

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