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Raiders draft countdown: Harry Schuh is best No. 79

Originally posted on Dice City Sports | By Mark Hebert | Last updated Feb 3, 2026 9:14 AM ET

Seventy-nine 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, February 3, the number is 79.

Harry Schuh, No. 79

Harry Schuh, known as “The Horse,” is the pick for No. 79 because he set the standard at tackle in the Raiders early years. From 1965-1970, he anchored the line and gave the offense a tone-setter up front.

Schuh played 84 games for the Raiders and started 77. His value was durability and high-end play at a premium position.

Why “The Horse” gets No. 79

The separator is how quickly he became elite. Schuh was a multiple-time Pro Bowl selection with the Raiders and earned All-Pro recognition during his run.

Meanwhile, he was part of an AFL championship team. That hardware matters in a number group with several shorter Raiders stints.

Draft and background

Schuh was born Sept. 25, 1942, in Philadelphia. He played at Neshaminy High School in Pennsylvania before starring at Memphis.

Then the Oakland Raiders drafted him in the first round of the 1965 AFL Draft, third overall. He became a foundational piece during the franchise’s climb.

Other notable No. 79s

Bruce Davis, 1979-1987
Mo Collins, 1998-2003
Bob Golic, 1989-1992
Dan Medlin, 1974-1976

Career check

Schuh spent six seasons with the Raiders, then built a long NFL career beyond Oakland. Still, his best mark in Silver and Black is clear, which is why No. 79 belongs to “The Horse.”

Next up tomorrow: No. 78.

Dice City Sports editor Mark Hebert covers the Vegas Golden Knights, Las Vegas Raiders, Athletics, and UNLV baseball and softball. He has 24 years of journalism experience, is also a senior reporter at Exhibit City News, and previously covered the Dallas Stars and Texas Rangers. Follow him on X or connect on LinkedIn.

This article first appeared on Dice City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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