Forty-three 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 11, the number is 43.
George Atkinson, No. 43
George Atkinson, known as “Butch,” is the pick for No. 43 because he helped define the Raiders secondary during a full decade of winning football. From 1968-1977, he was a durable starter, a fearless hitter, and a consistent takeaway threat.
Atkinson played 138 games for the Raiders and started 126.