Oakland Raiders Mount Rushmore by position group

Tight End: Todd Christensen, Dave Casper, Raymond Chester, Ethan Horton

The tight end is an important part of any offense, and in the history of the Raiders, they have had some of the best to ever play the game. Here are our four for Mount Rushmore.

Todd Christensen

While one of the best tight ends in team history, Todd Christensen’s journey with the Raider began on special teams. However, by the time he finished playing, he had become a two-time Super Bowl champion, led the NFL in receiving twice, and went to the Pro Bowl five straight times. In addition, he missed only one game in his Raiders career.

Dave Casper

Dave Casper played for the Raiders from 1974-80, and then again in 1984. A five-time Pro Bowl player with the team, he was a first-team All Pro in five straight seasons from 1976-80, and played a part in two of the most memorable plays in team history in the “Ghost to the Post,” and the “Holy Roller.”

Raymond Chester

Raymond Chester began his NFL career with the Raiders, playing for the team from 1970-72, and going to three straight Pro Bowls. The NFL Rookie of the Year in 1970, Chester would return to the team in 1978, and had his best season statistics-wise the next year. During the 1980 season, he helped the Raiders win a Super Bowl, and overall, is one of the best tight ends in team history.

Ethan Horton

The fourth member of our Mount Rushmore is Ethan Horton, who was a member of the organization for six seasons. Originally a running back in college, Al Davis moved Horton to tight end in 1989, and he had some very productive years for the team. In 1991, Horton was a Pro Bowler, racking up 650 yards and five touchdowns.