15 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 8, 2026, the number is 15.
Tom Flores, No. 15
Tom Flores is the pick at No. 15 because he was the Raiders first quarterback of consequence and later became one of the most important figures in franchise history. His playing career set a foundation for what came next.
Flores played for the Raiders from 1960-66. During that run, he helped deliver an AFL championship and earned a Pro Bowl selection.
Why Flores gets No. 15
Flores is the best No. 15 because his impact is tied to the Raiders earliest winning years. He threw for 11,635 yards and 92 touchdowns in six seasons with the team.
Meanwhile, his connection to Raider’s history is unmatched at this number, even beyond his playing days. That total legacy makes him the choice.
Draft and background
Flores was born March 21, 1937, in Fresno, Calif. He attended Sanger High School in California, then played at Pacific.
Signed with the Raiders as an undrafted free agent in [YEAR] out of [SCHOOL].
Other notable No. 15s
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Jeff Hostetler, 1993-1996
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Michael Crabtree, 2015-2017
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Johnnie Lee Higgins, 2007-2010
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Nelson Agholor, 2020
Career check
Flores is a Raiders icon and a key part of the franchise’s early identity. For No. 15, his playing resume and historical weight stand above the rest.
Next up tomorrow: No. 14.
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