Forty 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 14, the number is 40.
Pete Banaszak, No. 40
Pete Banaszak is the pick for No. 40 because he delivered long-term value as a dependable runner during the Raiders rise from the AFL into a championship-level franchise. From 1966-1978, Banaszak was a steady back who handled volume, converted tough yards, and stayed productive across multiple eras of Raiders football.
Banaszak played 173 games for the Raiders and rushed 964 times for 3,772 yards and 47 touchdowns. That touchdown total is the separator for this number.