10 NFL Players Who Played For Both The Raiders and 49ers
The rivalry between the Las Vegas Raiders and the San Francisco 49ers is one of the most legendary in the history of professional sports. However, there are some players who played for both sides of the rivalry. This article will look at some of the players who played for both the Raiders and the 49ers. 1. Jerry Rice WR Jerry Rice is one of the greatest football players of all time. He was born in Mississippi in 1962 and played college football at Mississippi Valley State University. Rice was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 1985 and went on to have a Hall of Fame career. He is the all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown catches. Jerry Rice was a three-time Super Bowl champion and was named the Super Bowl MVP in 1989. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010. Jerry Rice is one of the most accomplished football players in history and is considered one of the greatest of all time. 2. Jim Plunkett QB Jim Plunkett was the first overall pick in the 1971 NFL draft. He was the first overall pick in the 1971 NFL Draft and went on to win two Super Bowls with the Raiders. Plunkett is considered one of the greatest comeback stories in NFL history, as he overcame blindness in one eye and a career-threatening injury to become a Super Bowl champion. 3. Ronnie Lott S Ronnie Lott played college football for the University of Southern California (USC), and was recognized as an All-American. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 1981 NFL Draft, and played for the 49ers for ten seasons before joining the Raiders for the 1991 and 1992 seasons. Lott was known for his hard-hitting style of play, and he was often referred to as “the intimidator.”Lott helped the 49ers win four Super Bowls, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000. 4. Roger Craig RB Roger Craig played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1983 to 1990 before putting on the silver and black. Craig was the first player in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards and gain 1,000 yards receiving in the same season. 5. Rod Woodson S Rod Woodson played for the Steelers from 1987 to 1996, the San Francisco 49ers from 1997 to 1998, the Baltimore Ravens from 1999 to 2001, and the Oakland Raiders from 2002 to 2003. He was an NFL All-Pro six times, and was the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1993. His eleven career interceptions returned for touchdowns is an NFL record. He served as defensive backs coach for the Raiders and will be remembered as one of the best all-around safeties ever. 6. Charlie Garner RB Charlie Garner was one of the most underrated players in the NFL. Garner was a running back for the Oakland Raiders from 1999 to 2003. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 2000 and helped the Raiders reach the Super Bowl that year. Garner also had a 1,000-yard rushing season in 2002. 7. Aldon Smith LB Aldon Smith played college football at the University of Missouri, and was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers seventh overall in the 2011 NFL Draft. Smith was a first-team All-Pro selection in 2012 and has been voted to the Pro Bowl four times. He has also been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month four times. 8. Randy Moss WR Regarded as the best deep threat ever, Randy Moss struck fear into opposing defenders. He holds the NFL record for the most touchdown receptions in a single season and is considered one of the greatest wide receivers of all time. After a successful college career at Marshall University, Moss was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 1998. He had a breakout rookie season and went on to play for the Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, and Tennessee Titans. Throughout his career, Moss was selected for seven Pro Bowls and was a five-time First-Team All-Pro. He retired from the NFL in 2012. 9. Tom Rathman FB A fierce blocker and punishing ball-carrier, two-time Super Bowl champion Tom Rathman led the way, winning Super Bowl XXIII in 1988 and Super Bowl XXIV in 1989. In addition to playing for both the Raiders and 49ers, Rathman also served on both teams coaching staff as a running backs coach. 10. Bill Romanowski LB Bill Romanowski was one of the most dominant linebackers of his era. A two-time Super Bowl champion, Romanowski was known for his physicality and ferociousness on the field. He was a key member of the legendary “San Francisco 49ers” teams of the 1980s and early 1990s, and later played for the Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders. Romanowski was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s. He finished his career with 1,020 tackles, 79.5 sacks, and eight interceptions. 11. Nnamdi Asomougha CB Nnamdi Asomougha was one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL during his career. He is known for his shutdown coverage and has been selected to the Pro Bowl three times. Asomougha is also a philanthropist and has been involved in various charities. In 2012, he founded the Asomougha Foundation which provides education and opportunities to underprivileged youth. 12. Reggie McKenzie LB Reggie McKenzie was drafted by the Raiders in the ninth round of the 1985 NFL Draft and played for the team from 1985 to 1988. After sitting out three years, McKenzie came back in 1992 as a member of the San Francisco 49ers. McKenzie became the Raiders’ GM in 2012, and helped the team rebuild its roster and make it a contender again. 13. NaVorro Bowman LB NaVorro Bowman played college football at Penn State, and was drafted by the 49ers in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Bowman has been selected to three Pro Bowls and is a two-time First-team All-Pro….
