1. Ted Hendricks (“The Mad Stork”) (1975–1983)

• 4× Super Bowl Champ (3 with Raiders)
• 8× Pro Bowl, 4× First-Team All-Pro
• Master of chaos – Blocked kicks, INTs, and iconic QB intimidation.

2. Matt Millen (1980–1988)

• 4× Super Bowl Champ (2 with Raiders)
• Heart of the ’80s Raiders defense – Elite run-stopper and leader.
• Later became a controversial GM (but his playing career was stellar).

3. Phil Villapiano (1971–1979)

• Key to the 1976 Super Bowl XI win
• 4× Pro Bowl – Hard-hitting, undersized but fearless.
• Anti-Steelers legend – Hated Pittsburgh as much as Raiders fans did.

4. Greg Biekert (1993–2001)

• Tackling machine – 1,000+ career tackles.
• Underrated anchor of late ’90s defenses.
• Famous for the “Tuck Rule Game” fumble recovery (before the call was overturned).

5. Rod Martin (1977–1988)

• 2× Super Bowl Champ
• 3 INTs in Super Bowl XV (still a record).
• Versatile playmaker – Covered, blitzed, and crushed RBs.

Honorable Mentions:

• Bill Romanowski (Only 2 years, but his intensity defined the late ’90s).
• Gus Otto (1960s/70s mauler).
• Kirk Morrison (2000s bright spot on bad teams).

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