We’ve reached 20 days until the Raiders season opener at Foxboro against the Patriots, With our countdown at 20 days we take a look at who currently dons the number in Silver & Black and who has brought it the most distinction.
No. 20
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 05: Isaiah Pola-Mao #20 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates after a third down stop against the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter at Allegiant Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
Who’s wearing it now: S Isaiah Pola-Mao
Pola-Mao paid his dues. He worked his way up from undrafted free agent to starter and earned a long term deal this past offseason for it. This will be the first time in he will begin the season as the starting safety. He spent his first two seasons as a reserve safety and special teams maven. Then last season he got his shot due to the injury to Marcus Epps and he took advantage of it.
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Who wore it best: WR Warren Powers
Powers joined the Raiders in 1963, undrafted out of Nebraska. He had at least five interceptions every season from 1964-67 and was a starting DB for the Raiders team in Super Bowl II. He finished his career with 22 interceptions in six seasons with the Raiders.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders countdown to kickoff No. 20: Who wore it best, wearing it now