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Raiders draft countdown: Hewritt Dixon is best No. 35

Originally posted on Dice City Sports | By Mark Hebert | Last updated Mar 19, 2026 9:31 AM ET

Thirty-five 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, March 19, the number is 35.

Hewritt Dixon, No. 35

Hewritt Dixon is the pick for No. 35 because he delivered five seasons of high-end production as one of the early Raiders offensive stars. From 1966-1970, he gave the franchise a true dual-threat back who could run inside, catch the ball, and consistently move the chains.

Dixon played 66 games for the Raiders and made 55 starts. He rushed 731 times for 2,960 yards and 13 touchdowns, then added 190 catches for 1,750 yards and 10 more scores.

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Why Dixon gets No. 35

No. 35 has a few names, but Dixon separates with total offensive output. His Raiders totals add up to 4,710 scrimmage yards and 23 touchdowns, which is the separator for this number.

He also stacked recognition in his era. Dixon earned multiple Pro Bowl selections and All-Pro recognition, then helped the Raiders win an AFL championship.

Draft and background

Dixon was born Jan. 8, 1940, in Alachua, Florida. He played at Florida A&M before entering pro football.

He arrived with the Raiders in the AFL era and quickly became a featured offensive piece, producing his best seasons in Silver and Black.

Other notable No. 35s

Tommy Morrow, 1962-1964
Steve Smith, 1987-1993

Career check

Dixon’s Raiders resume is the kind that holds up across eras: nearly 3,000 rushing yards, 1,750 receiving yards, and 23 total touchdowns in five seasons. For No. 35, the best Raider is Hewritt Dixon.

Next up tomorrow: No. 34.

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

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