Former Raiders in Today's Super Bowl LVIII
Today's Super Bowl LVIII game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco features former Las Vegas Raider players and coaches on both teams.
Two on the Chiefs are former Silver and Black players, starting with defensive tackle Neil Farrell Jr., who played for the Silver and Black in 2022, when he finished with 12 tackles, three solos, and two quarterback hits in nine games.
Chiefs linebacker Darius Harris also spent time with the Silver and Black on the Raiders practice squad in 2023.
Two former Raider players and three former Raider coaches are currently with the NFC champions, the 49ers, starting with offensive guard Jon Feliciano.
The Raiders drafted Feliciano in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft out of Miami (Fla.). He played from 2015 to 2018 with the Silver and Black as a backup offensive lineman.
Defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell of the 49ers also spent time with the Silver and Black. Ferrell was the Raiders' first-round draft pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, fourth overall, out of Clemson. He appeared in 58 games with 30 starts, totaling 105 tackles and 10.0 sacks for the Silver and Black.He missed the Super Bowl because he is in the Injured Reserve list.
49ers special teams coordinator Brian Schneider also spent some time with the Raiders, being special teams coordinator for the Silver and Black from 2007-2008.
Along with Schneider, 49ers assistant offensive line coach James Cregg spent two seasons with the Silver and Black, serving as assistant offensive line coach from 2007-2008.
Lastly, 49ers linebackers coach Johnny Holland served as the Raiders linebacker coach in 2012.
Be on the lookout for all of these former Raider players and coaches in Super Bowl LVIII as the Chiefs and 49ers go head-to-head in Allegiant Stadium.
The Super Bowl can be watched on CBS at 6:30 PM EST/3:30 PT.
From February 27 to March 4, 2024, the NFL Scouting Combine will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.
The NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Mich., on April 25-27, 2024. The Las Vegas Raiders currently hold the No. 13 overall pick.
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