We hit 26 in our Raiders countdown to kickoff. Who wore it best and who's wearing it now
No. 26
Who's wearing it now: CB Darien Porter
The Raiders selected Porter with their first pick in the third round of this year's draft. The 6-4, 195-pounder has been slotted into a starting outside cornerback pretty much since day one. Trial by fire for the former college wide receiver turned defensive back.
Who wore it best: S Vann McElroy
A third round pick in the 1982 NFL Draft, McElroy took over as the starting safety in his second season. That season the Raiders went on to win Super Bowl XVIII. McElroy had eight interceptions that year and headed to the Pro Bowl. He added another interception in the playoffs.
McElroy would head to a second Pro Bowl the year after. In total, he spent nine seasons with the Raiders, six of which as their full time starting safety. He put up 31 interceptions which is fourth most in Raider franchise history.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
10 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Rookie locks in spot with Ravens but wants more than special teams duty
In the end, it won't count. LaJohntay Wester's magical punt return during the Baltimore Ravens' first preseason game sent shockwaves through M&T Bank Stadium. It won't be tallied in his career highlights, nor will the win he helped produce be logged on the season's ledger. Who are we kidding, though? We all felt a slight adrenaline rush as it became certain he was in the clear and no one was catching him from behind. The rookie described it as 'build-up' and 'emotion' pouring over. A sixth-round pick during the most recent NFL Draft, there's just something about this guy. No one dedicates an enormous amount of time discussing this, but landing him that late in the selection meeting feels like a steal. Ravens offensive coordinator raved about him recently. The initial 53-man roster hasn't been released yet, but if we were to read between the lines, we'd assume Wester has locked up the returner role with additional duties to be named later. Again, we're going to assume Wester has ended Baltimore's search for a punt returner. Might he provide a Swiss-Army knife of sorts to the offensive attack? That remains to be seen. Wester appeared in 58 games at the collegiate level, including four seasons with the Florida Atlantic Owls and his most recent with the Colorado Buffaloes, produced 326 receptions, 3,634 yards receiving, and 31 receiving touchdowns. He also racked up another 213 yards and a pair of TDs on 37 carries. There's some potential there. We'll see if the Ravens can find unique ways to deploy him this season. This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Rookie locks in spot with Ravens but wants more than special teams duty
Yahoo
10 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Raiders' Brock Bowers has a new haircut after record-setting rookie season
Raiders' Brock Bowers has a new haircut after record-setting rookie season originally appeared on The Sporting News Brock Bowers is making a big change after a record-setting rookie season for the Las Vegas Raiders. He got quite the haircut. Bowers' hair was threatening to recede already, so he went with the simple option: a shaved head. Raiders fans all over social media were getting pumped about Bowers' decision. It shouldn't really impact him on the field one way or the other, but that's OK. He's already a superstar at the tight end position. MORE: Shedeur Sanders shows his NFL Draft slide might've been a mistake As a rookie, Bowers had 1,194 yards receiving. That broke Mike Ditka's long-standing record by 118 yards. The next record Bowers can set his sights on is the single-season receiving yards record for any tight end. That's held by Chiefs legend Travis Kelce, at 1,416. ESPN's Seth Walder predicts Bowers to break it, if not this season, than in the next few. "The start to his career needs no introduction: He had 1,194 receiving yards as a rookie, meaning his upside is literally record-breaking potential," Walder wrote. MORE: Taylor Swift is coming on Travis Kelce's podcast The Raiders took Bowers as the No. 13 overall pick out of Georgia in 2024. People have seen his potential coming since the moment he stepped on campus in Athens as a freshman. Bowers is 6-foot-4, 230 pounds and even was handed the ball for running plays at times as a rookie. Now, he's got a legitimate NFL quarterback in Geno Smith, too. The sky is the limit, especially with a smooth top of the head to keep Bowers light, aerodynamic and ready to dominate the league. MORE NFL NEWS: Shilo Sanders sets big goals for his rookie NFL season Morice Norris' scary injury brings improbable football journey into the spotlight Baker Mayfield isn't like other quarterbacks Bills' roster hopeful hasn't cut his hair in 7 years, for good reason Raiders fans blaming the same issue for Ashton Jeanty's poor start James Cook finally got paid
Yahoo
10 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Lions injury updates: Terrion Arnold still battling hamstring, could return next week
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold will not take part in joint practices against the Miami Dolphins this week as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury, but the team is not yet worried about his availability for the season opener. Arnold has not practiced since he pulled a hamstring in the Lions' intrasquad scrimmage July 29. Lions coach Dan Campbell said before practice Wednesday he is "shooting for next week" in Arnold's return. Initially, the Lions hoped Arnold would return last week. The Lions open the regular season Sept. 7 against the Green Bay Packers. "He's getting better," Campbell said. "He's doing more every day, but I don't see him being able to go through these practices." Arnold started 15 games and had 10 pass deflections for the Lions last season and is expected to play a key role this fall in a secondary that already has suffered injury losses this summer. Vaki, Hassanein return Second-year cornerback Ennis Rakestraw will miss the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, backup Khalil Dorsey remains on the physically unable to perform list as he returns from a broken leg and safeties Dan Jackson is on injured reserve and out for the year. Campbell said rookie defensive end Ahmed Hassanein will take part in practice after leaving early Monday to be evaluated for a leg injury. "It was just a little bit of a scare," Campbell said. And running back Sione Vaki is expected back for position drills and some team drills after missing most of training camp with a hamstring injury. "When you can't practice it's always a setback, especially when he's only had very days to where he was in," Campbell said. "But it is what it is and that's behind you and you got to call this Day 1, what are you going to do about it? So it's just good to get him back on the grass." Dave Birkett covers the Lions for the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at dbirkett@ Follow him on Bluesky, X and Instagram at @davebirkett. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Lions injury updates: Terrion Arnold out, Vaki, Hassanein return
