Raiders draft countdown: Sebastian Janikowski is best No. 11 in team history

File photo: Oct. 19, 2008, Oakland, Calif., USA, Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski (11) reacts after kicking a franchise-record and game-winning 57-yard field goal in a 16-13 overtime victory over the New York Jets at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-Imagn Images

11 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 12, 2026, the number is 11.

Sebastian Janikowski, No. 11

Sebastian Janikowski (Seabass) is the pick at No. 11 because he became one of the defining specialists in franchise history. For nearly two decades, he gave the Raiders range, power and a weekly advantage in field position.

Janikowski played from 2000-16 and remained a constant through multiple eras. His longevity and production make him the clear choice at this number.

Why Janikowski gets No. 11

Janikowski is the best No. 11 because his Raiders kicking totals are massive. He made 436 field goals and converted 605 of 614 extra points in his Raiders career.

Meanwhile, his durability separates him from every other No. 11, appearing in 284 games. That mix of volume and staying power locks in the spot.

Draft and background

Janikowski was born March 2, 1978, in Walbrzych, Poland. He attended Seabreeze High School in Florida, then played at Florida State.

The Oakland Raiders drafted him in the first round (No. 17 overall) in 2000.

Other notable No. 11s

• Mike Eischeid, 1966-1971

• Vince Evans, 1987-1995

• Henry Ruggs III, 2020-2021

• Tre Tucker, 2023-2024

Career check

Janikowski is the rare Raider who stayed elite at one job for years. For No. 11, Seabass is the standard.

Next up tomorrow: No. 10.

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