Raiders draft countdown: Steve Wisniewski is best No. 76

Wisniewski played 206 games for the Raiders and started all 206. That durability is the separator, and it still stands out across franchise history.

Why Wisniewski gets No. 76

Wisniewski was not just available, he was excellent. He earned eight Pro Bowl selections, was a two-time All-Pro and landed on the NFL All-1990s Team.

Meanwhile, his resume is built entirely in Silver and Black. When a player starts 206 straight games for one franchise, the number belongs to him.

Draft and background

Wisniewski was born April 7, 1967, in Rutland, Vt. He played at Westfield High School in Texas before starring at Penn State.

He was drafted in the second round, 29th overall, in 1989. Then he spent his entire NFL career with the Raiders and became one of the franchise’s signature linemen.

Other notable No. 76s

• Robert Gallery, 2004-2010
• Bob Svihus, 1965-1970
• Bob Brown, 1971-1973
• John Simpson, 2020-2022

Career check

Wisniewski set the bar for No. 76 with longevity and high-end recognition. Two hundred six games, 206 starts and years of Pro Bowl football make this an easy call.

Next up tomorrow: No. 75.

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.