We hit 45 in our Raiders countdown to kickoff. Who wore it best and who's wearing it now
No. 45
Who's wearing it now: LB Devin White
The Raiders revamped their linebacker corps this offseason. They let Robert Spillane and Divine Deablo leave in free agency and added White, Elandon Roberts, and Germaine Pratt. White spent the first five years of his career in Tampa where he was a starting linebacker for the Bucs in their Super Bowl championship season in 2020. White made the Pro Bowl the following season. But his career has taken a sharp downward turn over the past couple seasons.
The 27-year-old veteran signed a one-year deal with the Raiders and was in line to start at outside linebacker alongside Roberts, but with the addition of Pratt, we will have to wait and see what their plans are for the three of them. Pete Carroll has talked about instances in which all three would be on the field at the same time, but that's increasingly out of the ordinary in today's NFL.
Who wore it best: DB Dave Grayson
After four seasons with the Texans/Chiefs in which he made three Pro Bowls and one All Pro, the Oregon alum joined the Raiders. Over his six seasons in Oakland from 1965-70, Grayson made three more Pro Bowls and was thrice and All Pro. He was on the Raiders 1967 Super Bowl team as well.
Honorable Mention: FB Marcel Reece
Reece went undrafted in 2008 as a WR/TE out of Washington. He would switch to fullback with the Raiders and went on to make three Pro Bowls. He was a rare bright spot during some dark years for the Raiders.
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