Seventy-three days remain until the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Pa., April 23-25, 2026. After a 3-14 season in 2025, the Las Vegas Raiders hold the No. 1 overall pick as this daily countdown continues through the franchise’s best players by jersey number.
Today, February 9, the number is 73.
Charley Hannah, No. 73
Charley Hannah is the pick for No. 73 because he gave the Raiders reliable line play for six seasons. From 1983-1988, he provided experience and versatility on a roster built to win.
Hannah played 71 games for the Raiders and started 65. That steady run of starts is the separator for this number.
Why Hannah gets No. 73
No. 73 does not have a long list of extended Raiders starters. Because of that, Hannahs availability and week-to-week presence carry weight.
He also has championship value in his Raiders resume. Hannah was part of a Super Bowl title team in Silver and Black.
Draft and background
Hannah was born July 26, 1955, in Albertville, Ala. He played at Baylor Prep in Tennessee before starring at Alabama.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted him in the third round, 56th overall, in 1977. Later, he became a key piece of the Raiders offensive line rotation through the 1980s.
Other notable No. 73s
- Dave Browning, 1978-1982
- Frank Middleton, 2001-2004
- Chuck McMurtry, 1962-1963
Career check
Hannahs Raiders case is built on trust and starts. When a lineman starts 65 games over six seasons on winning teams, No. 73 belongs to him.
Next up tomorrow: No. 72.
Dice City Sports editor Mark Hebert covers the Vegas Golden Knights, Las Vegas Raiders, Athletics, and UNLV baseball and softball. He has 24 years of journalism experience, is also a senior reporter at Exhibit City News, and previously covered the Dallas Stars and Texas Rangers. Follow him on X or connect on LinkedIn.
