Raiders draft countdown: Monte Johnson is best No. 58

Johnson played 99 games for the Raiders and finished with 10 interceptions. That takeaway total is the separator for this number.

Why Johnson gets No. 58

No. 58 does not have many long-term Raiders starters. Because of that, complete careers and impact plays matter more here.

Johnson checks both boxes. He also has a Super Bowl ring, which strengthens his case.

Draft and background

Johnson was born Oct. 26, 1951, in Denver. He played at Lincoln High School in Minnesota before starring at Nebraska.

Then the Oakland Raiders drafted him in the second round, 49th overall, in 1973. He spent his entire NFL career with the Raiders.

Other notable No. 58s

• Napoleon Harris, 2002-2004
• Elijah Alexander, 2000-2001
• Jack Squirek, 1982-1985
• Jackson Powers-Johnson, 2024-2025

Career check

Johnson delivered a full Raiders run with real ball production. With 99 games, 10 interceptions and a championship, No. 58 belongs to him.

Next up tomorrow: No. 57.

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