18 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, April 5, 2026, the number is 18.
Jeff Jaeger, No. 18
Jeff Jaeger is the pick at No. 18 because he gave the Raiders long-term stability at kicker. He delivered volume, accuracy and a Pro Bowl season during his seven-year run in Oakland.
Jaeger played for the Raiders from 1989-95. In that span, he became one of the most productive kickers in team history.
Why Jaeger gets No. 18
Jaeger is the best No. 18 because his Raiders totals separate him from a jersey group heavy on short stays. He made 152 field goals and converted 211 of 216 extra points with the team.
Meanwhile, his career honors matter at this number, including a Pro Bowl and an All-Pro selection. That mix of production and recognition makes him the clear choice.
Draft and background
Jaeger was born Nov. 26, 1964, in Tacoma, Wash. He attended Kent-Meridian High School in Washington, then played at Washington.
He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round (No. 82 overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft.
Other notable No. 18s
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Louis Murphy, 2009-2011
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Andre Holmes, 2013-2016
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Randy Moss, 2005-2006
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Jack Jones, 2023-2024
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Dick Wood, 1965
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Jack Bech, 2025
Career check
Jaeger was a weekly constant for the Raiders in the early 1990s. For No. 18, his made field goals and reliability set the standard.
Next up tomorrow: No. 17.
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