Best draft picks in Las Vegas Raiders history
Stacker compiled a list of the best draft picks in Las Vegas Raiders history using career Weighted Approximate Value (wAV), a metric developed by Pro-Football-Reference.com to estimate career impact. The ranking also lists individual accolades such as Pro Bowl selections, First-Team All-Pro honors, and total years as a starter. Players were assigned to their originally drafted teams, excluding any draft-day trades. Data is as of April 2026.
#10. Howie Long (1981, Round 2, Pick 48)
- Position: DE
- Career wAV: 95
- Pro Bowls: 8
- First-Team All-Pro: 2
- Games Played: 179
- Seasons as Starter: 11
#8. Lance Alworth (1962, Round 2, Pick 9) (tie)
- Position: FL
- Career wAV: 98
- Pro Bowls: 7
- First-Team All-Pro: 6
- Games Played: 136
- Seasons as Starter: 10
#8. Roman Gabriel (1962, Round 1, Pick 1) (tie)
- Position: QB
- Career wAV: 98
- Pro Bowls: 4
- First-Team All-Pro: 1
- Games Played: 183
- Seasons as Starter: 11
#7. Mel Renfro (1964, Round 10, Pick 79)
- Position: DB
- Career wAV: 100
- Pro Bowls: 10
- First-Team All-Pro: 0
- Games Played: 174
- Seasons as Starter: 13
#6. Marcus Allen (1982, Round 1, Pick 10)
- Position: RB
- Career wAV: 104
- Pro Bowls: 6
- First-Team All-Pro: 2
- Games Played: 222
- Seasons as Starter: 12
#4. Tim Brown (1988, Round 1, Pick 6) (tie)
- Position: WR
- Career wAV: 105
- Pro Bowls: 9
- First-Team All-Pro: 0
- Games Played: 255
- Seasons as Starter: 13
#4. Khalil Mack (2014, Round 1, Pick 5) (tie)
- Position: LB
- Career wAV: 105
- Pro Bowls: 9
- First-Team All-Pro: 3
- Games Played: 179
- Seasons as Starter: 11
#3. Gene Upshaw (1967, Round 1, Pick 17)
- Position: G
- Career wAV: 108
- Pro Bowls: 7
- First-Team All-Pro: 5
- Games Played: 217
- Seasons as Starter: 14
#2. Jim Otto (1960, Round , Pick )
- Position: C
- Career wAV: 112
- Pro Bowls: 12
- First-Team All-Pro: 10
- Games Played: 210
- Seasons as Starter: 15
#1. Charles Woodson (1998, Round 1, Pick 4)
- Position: DB
- Career wAV: 115
- Pro Bowls: 9
- First-Team All-Pro: 3
- Games Played: 254
- Seasons as Starter: 16
