We have reached 8 days until the Raiders season opener at Foxboro against the Patriots, With our countdown at 8 days we take a look at who currently dons the number in Silver & Black and who has brought it the most distinction.
No. 8
Aug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Who’s wearing it now: K Daniel Carlson
Carlson started his Raiders career wearing No. 8. He switched to the No. 2 for a while, but this year, with Ashton ‘Deuce’ Jeanty joining the team, Carlson switched back. The former fifth round pick by the Vikings, was cut after just two games after missing three field goals in a close loss to the rival Packers. A couple weeks later, the Raiders signed him and he’s been outstanding ever since.
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He’s hit over 90% of his field goals over the past five seasons, including his two best seasons in 2021-22 when he went 17-for-20 from outside 50 yards. He was named a first team All Pro and second team All Pro in those seasons.
Who wore it best: P Ray Guy
A seven-time Pro Bowler and three-time All Pro. A first round pick in the 1973 draft, he was on all three of the Raiders Super Bowl winning teams. The greatest punter of all time. The only pure punter in the Hall of Fame. The trophy for the best punter in college football every year bears his name.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders countdown to kickoff No. 8: Who wore it best, wearing it now