Las Vegas Raiders: 10 best wide receivers taken in the NFL Draft

By Matt Holder | Apr 7, 2020

Oakland Raiders' wide-receiver Tim Brown (C) is greeted by teammates after catching his 1,000th career reception from a pass by Raiders' quarterback Rich Gannon against the New York Jets' during the third quarter, 02 December 2002, in Oakland, California. AFP PHOTO/Monica M. DAVEY (Photo by MONICA DAVEY / AFP) (Photo credit should read MONICA DAVEY/AFP via Getty Images) /

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5. Mervyn Fernandez

1983 / Round 10 / Pick 277

Mervyn Fernandez had a very interesting path to the National Football League. A native of San Jose, he attended nearby DeAnza Community College out of high school before returning home and transferring to San Jose State. The former Spartan was a late-round selection for the Los Angeles Raiders but wound up playing for the BC Lions of the CFL.

After spending five very successful seasons up north – 399 receptions for 6,690 yards and 57 touchdowns – Swervin’ Mervyn finally joined the Silver and Black in 1987. In Los Angeles, he hauled in 209 catches, 3,764 yards, and 19 touchdowns, with his best season coming in 1989 when broke the 1,000-yard mark and scored nine times.

Fernandez’s career receiving yards rank ninth in franchise history and he’s just outside the top 15 for receptions and touchdowns. He’s one of the few football players who had a significant amount of success in both major professional leagues.

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