Today, February 15, the number is 67.
Russell Maryland, No. 67
Russell Maryland, nicknamed “The Conscience,” is the pick for No. 67 because he delivered a rare stretch of every-down reliability on the interior. When he arrived in Silver and Black, he immediately became a full-time starter.
Maryland played 63 games for the Raiders and started all 63. He finished with 10.0 sacks, strong production for a defensive tackle in that role.
The separator is 63 starts in 63 games.
Why “The Conscience” gets No. 67
No. 67 does not have a deep Raiders history of long-term starters. Maryland changed that with week-to-week availability and consistent disruption inside.
He also brought pedigree. Maryland entered the league as a former No. 1 overall pick, and that talent showed up in his Raiders run.
Draft and background
Maryland was born March 22, 1969, in Chicago. He played at Whitney Young High School in Illinois before starring at Miami.
The Dallas Cowboys drafted him first overall in 1991. Later, he joined the Raiders and provided a steady interior presence.
Other notable No. 67s
- Dan Turk, 1989-1996
- Ron Stone, 2004-2005
- Pat Toomay, 1977-1979
Career check
Maryland built a long NFL career and won three Super Bowls. For the Raiders, the case for No. 67 is simple: 63 straight starts and 10.0 sacks from the interior.
Next up tomorrow: No. 66.
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