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Raiders draft countdown: Henry Lawrence is best No. 70

Originally posted on Dice City Sports | By Mark Hebert | Last updated Feb 12, 2026 10:50 AM ET

Seventy 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 12, the number is 70.

Henry Lawrence, No. 70

Henry Lawrence is the pick for No. 70 because he was a long-term cornerstone on the Raiders offensive line. He spent his entire career in Silver and Black and played through the franchise’s peak years.

Lawrence played 187 games for the Raiders and started 148. That combination of longevity and starts separates him for this number.

Why Lawrence gets No. 70

Lawrence paired durability with winning. He was part of three Super Bowl championship teams with the Raiders, which adds weight to his case at No. 70.

He also earned individual recognition. Lawrence made two Pro Bowls while anchoring the line across the late 1970s and 1980s.

FAMU Rattlers who played in the Super Bowl! Glen Edwards (Steelers), Henry Lawrence (Raiders), Nathaniel Newton (Cowboys) & Bob Hayes (Cowboys). #StrikeRattlers pic.twitter.com/RpkFnq4Ltf

— Rick Sampson Young (@rick_son7) February 7, 2021

Draft and background

Lawrence was born Sept. 26, 1951, in Danville, Pa. He played at Lincoln High School in Florida before starring at Florida A&M.

Then the Oakland Raiders drafted him in the first round, 19th overall, in 1974. He went on to play 13 seasons, all with the Raiders.

Other notable No. 70s

Jim Harvey, 1966-1971
Kelechi Osemele, 2016-2018
Scott Davis, 1988-1994
Brad Badger, 2002-2006

Career check

Lawrence built a rare Raiders-only career with high-end results. With 187 games, 148 starts and three Super Bowl rings, No. 70 belongs to him.

Next up tomorrow: No. 69.

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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