Meet Marcos Berroteran, Kansas City native and 2023 draft pick announcer for the Silver and Black

For the longest time, Marcos Berroteran couldn’t necessarily explain why he was a Raiders fan. He just was.

Geographically speaking, the Raiders wouldn’t be his team. He was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, home of the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. However, he was also born into Raider Nation – a worldwide fan base.

Despite living in enemy territory his mother, Gloria, was a die-hard Raiders fan who raised Berroteran into the culture. Over the years, he and his family have caught grief from Kansas City locals for their team preference, but have embraced being “the renegades” among their community – describing it as a perfect fit considering he views the Raiders as the renegades of the NFL.

After years of wondering how his family became entrenched in the Silver and Black, he took took the time to ask his mother why she’s a part of the Nation. He was anticipating an epic story behind her reasoning that could be shared with the masses in Kansas City. Her answer instead was surprising simple, yet completely understandable.

“As honest as she could, she said that she liked the jerseys,” said Berroteran. “She liked the color combo of the jersey so because of that, I am a Raider fanatic.”