By the Numbers: The Silver and Black's draft history

By the Numbers: The Silver and Black's draft history

Las Vegas Raiders
17 Apr 2026, 23:00 GMT+

Rachel Gossen

Read through for some facts and numbers on the Raiders' draft history.

Hall of Famers drafted by the Raiders

Twelve players drafted by the Silver and Black have gone on to have their names immortalized in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Most picks Raiders have ever had

Since the common draft era began in 1967, the Raiders' most ever picks were during the 1972 draft when they made a whopping 20 selections. The draft consisted of 17 rounds and a total 442 players were selected. This Raiders draft class included one eventual Hall of Famer:Cliff Branch, who was selected No. 98 overall in the fourth round.

Least picks Raiders have ever had

Twice in the common draft era, the Raiders have made just five picks both in 2022 and 2008.

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Colleges the Raiders have drafted the most players from

The Raiders have selected 587 players from 198 different schools since the common draft began in 1967. No program has produced more Raiders picks than USC with 17, followed by Nebraska and UCLA with 14 each.

Raiders' past picks at current 2026 draft slots (since common-era draft)

For more draft content, visitraiders.com/draft.

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