The Raiders have been mentioned in much of the speculation leading up to this week’s draft. Vegas has frequently been connected to selecting a quarterback with their top pick (seventh overall), but the team’s priorities could be headed in a different direction. [RELATED: Stroud Unlikely To Fall Past Raiders?] The team’s short-term future under center is set with Jimmy … [Read more...] about Raiders Targeting CB With No. 7 Pick?
Archives for April 2023
Silver Minings: Raiders land a CB in latest CBS mock draft
Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Raiders land Devon Witherspoon from Illinois The Las Vegas Raiders are in the final days of wrapping up their draft board with a big show on Thursday. The buzz and rumors are almost over, and Raider Nation gets a new player to root for. One of the positions of need is cornerback. The Raiders added depth to the … [Read more...] about Silver Minings: Raiders land a CB in latest CBS mock draft
Raiders poll: What round draft a quarterback?
Dave Ziegler | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images When is the sweet spot? At this point, it seems very likely that the Las Vegas Raiders will, indeed, end up selecting a quarterback at some point in the April 27-29 draft. They have been studying quarterbacks all draft-process season. The quarterbacks they are visiting and going to pro days vary from first, second and … [Read more...] about Raiders poll: What round draft a quarterback?
How each team picking ahead of Raiders can impact their draft strategy
Dave Ziegler | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Looking at teams picking 1-6 The NFL Draft is essentially one big domino effect. Each pick impacts how other teams approach the draft, especially in the first round. So, the Las Vegas Raiders, who hold the seventh selection overall, have six counterparts who can alter their strategy and each can impact the Silver and … [Read more...] about How each team picking ahead of Raiders can impact their draft strategy
Raiders 2023 draft: Full 7-round mock draft
Devon Witherspoon | Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A full (no trade) Las Vegas mock Hey, it’s draft week. To celebrate we’re offering a full seven-round Las Vegas Raiders mock draft. This one has no trades. Let’s get it done: First round No. 7: Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon. The thinking here is Oregon cornerback Christian Gonzalez … [Read more...] about Raiders 2023 draft: Full 7-round mock draft