{"id":818,"date":"2025-03-25T11:34:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T15:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/pfr-blog\/?p=818"},"modified":"2026-02-08T13:13:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T17:13:04","slug":"oakland-los-angeles-las-vegas-raiders-top-5-running-backs-of-all-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/pfr-blog\/2025\/03\/oakland-los-angeles-las-vegas-raiders-top-5-running-backs-of-all-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Oakland\/Los Angeles\/Las Vegas Raiders Top 5 Running Backs of All Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

(last updated on February 8, 2026)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since its inception into the AFL in Oakland during the 1960s, the Raiders’ franchise has often been known for its prolific offense<\/a>. Part of the potency of these Raiders units’ production has been a stable of running backs who have made pro football history and left an indelible mark on the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us to examine the best running backs’ accomplishments, impact, and legacy in Raiders franchise history. This journey will remind us of their significant contributions in shaping the franchise’s identity and solidifying their place among the greatest running backs in team history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following regular-season criteria will be examined to select the quintet of the franchise’s greatest running backs: rushing yards, overall touchdowns, receptions, and awards while with the team. Secondly, if applicable, we will look at playoff numbers with the club, what stats they may have had in the league while not a member of the subject franchise, and any other circumstances or events that merit consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready for some ground-gaining experts on par with the best the NFL has had to offer? Then you are in for a treat as we carefully select the greatest running backs in Oakland\/Los Angeles\/Las Vegas Raiders history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Top Five Raiders Backs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, the Raiders have had some excellent names in the running back room. Narrowing the legends down to five names took a lot of work. Here are the selections for the best of the best who have worn silver and black in Oakland, Los Angeles, and Vegas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\tMark van Eeghen<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\n\n\n \n

\n \n Mark K. van Eeghen\n \n <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tPosition<\/strong>: RB\n\t\n<\/p>\n\n

6-2<\/span>, 223lb<\/span> (188cm, 101kg) <\/p>\n\n\n

\n Born:<\/strong> \n \n\t\tApril 19<\/a>, 1952\n \n \n in Cambridge, MA<\/a><\/span>\n \n<\/span> (Age: 72-231d)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

College<\/strong>: \n \n\t\tColgate<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t (College Stats<\/a>)\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>

Weighted Career AV (100-95-…)<\/a>:<\/strong> 66 (818th overall since 1960)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High School<\/strong>: \n \n\t\tCranston West<\/a> (RI<\/a>)\n\t\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Draft<\/strong>: Oakland Raiders<\/a> in the 3rd round (75th overall) of the 1974 NFL Draft<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n

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