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Raiders draft countdown: Greg Biekert is best No. 54

Originally posted on Dice City Sports | By Mark Hebert | Last updated Feb 28, 2026 9:48 AM ET

Fifty-four 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, Feb. 28, the number is 54.

Greg Biekert, No. 54

Greg Biekert is the pick for No. 54 because he combined longevity with steady production in the middle of the Raiders defense. From 1993-2001, he became a full-time starter and a reliable tackler across multiple eras.

Biekert played 144 games for the Raiders with 123 starts. He also finished with 918 total tackles, including 704 solo stops, which is the separator for this number.

Happy birthday to former Raiders LB & coach Greg Biekert, March 14, 1969 pic.twitter.com/K3B6FarEUP

— AFL Godfather

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Why Biekert gets No. 54

No. 54 has a few solid candidates, but Biekert has the strongest overall Raiders resume. He brought week-to-week consistency, and his tackle volume reflects how often the defense leaned on him.

He also added splash plays. Biekert posted 15.0 sacks, 14 forced fumbles, 11 fumble recoveries and three interceptions during his Raiders run.

Draft and background

Biekert was born March 14, 1969, in Iowa City, Iowa. He played at Longmont High School in Colorado before playing at Colorado.

The Los Angeles Raiders drafted him in the seventh round, 181st overall, in 1993. He outplayed his draft slot and turned into a long-term defensive fixture in Silver and Black.