Raiders draft countdown: Sebastian Janikowski is best No. 11 in team history

The Polish kicker was a fixture for nearly two decades in Oakland/Las Vegas.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:04pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a football kicker's motion broken down into overlapping planes of silver, black, and metallic gold, representing the enduring legacy of Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski.The Raiders' legendary kicker Sebastian Janikowski left an indelible mark on the franchise with his powerful leg and consistent production over nearly two decades.Today in Pittsburgh

With 11 days remaining until the 2026 NFL Draft, this article highlights Sebastian Janikowski as the best player to wear the No. 11 jersey for the Las Vegas Raiders. Janikowski, known as 'Seabass', played for the Raiders from 2000 to 2016 and is the franchise's all-time leader in field goals made and extra points converted.

Why it matters

As the Raiders look to rebuild through the draft after a 3-14 season, revisiting the team's history and identifying their best players by jersey number provides valuable context about the franchise's legacy and the high standards set by past stars like Janikowski.

The details

Janikowski is the clear choice as the best No. 11 in Raiders history due to his longevity, production, and status as one of the defining specialists in franchise annals. He made 436 field goals and converted 605 of 614 extra points over his 17-year career, appearing in 284 games - numbers that dwarf those of other players who have worn the number 11 for the Raiders.

  • Janikowski played for the Raiders from 2000 to 2016.
  • The 2026 NFL Draft will take place April 23-25, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The players

Sebastian Janikowski

A kicker who played for the Raiders from 2000 to 2016 and is the franchise's all-time leader in field goals made and extra points converted.

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What they’re saying

“Nothing to see here just a 63 yard FG by #11 the polish cannon Sebastian Janikowski…#11 more days to go #raidernation”

— Master Marco Polo

The takeaway

Janikowski's consistency, production, and longevity as the Raiders' kicker for nearly two decades make him the clear choice as the best player to wear the No. 11 jersey in franchise history, setting a high bar for future players to aspire to.