24 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, March 30, 2026, the number is 24.
Willie Brown, No. 24
Willie Brown is the gold standard at No. 24 and one of the greatest Raiders ever. He anchored the secondary for more than a decade with elite instincts and ball skills.
Brown played his entire 16-year Raiders career from 1967-78. Along the way, he became a Hall of Famer and a pillar of championship-era defenses.
Why Brown gets No. 24
Brown is the best No. 24 because the production and accolades separate him from a loaded list. He finished with 54 interceptions and earned nine Pro Bowl selections.
He also delivered at the highest level, winning a Super Bowl and making the Hall of Fame all-1970s team. That complete resume makes him the clear choice.
Draft and background
Brown was born December 2, 1940, in Yazoo City, Miss. He attended Yazoo Training High School in Mississippi, then played at Grambling State and entered the professional ranks as an undrafted free agent in 1963.
Other notable No. 24s
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Charles Woodson, 1998-2015
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Fred Williamson, 1961-1964
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Michael Huff, 2006-2012
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Johnathan Abram, 2019-2022
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Marshawn Lynch, 2017-2018
Career check
Brown remains a defining figure in Raider’s history and a measuring stick for defensive backs. For No. 24, his legacy is unmatched.
Next up tomorrow: No. 23.
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