Archives for April 2023

Josh McDaniels | Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Big day ahead There’s one more day left of the NFL draft and it’s a big one for the Las Vegas Raiders. Discuss it all here. … [Read more...] about NFL draft Day 3 open thread

Jakorian Bennett | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-USA TODAY NETWORK A speedy Maryland cornerback is taken by Las Vegas The Las Vegas Raiders finally addressed one of their biggest needs as they traded up to select Maryland cornerback Jakorian Bennett with the No. 104 draft pick. Shortly before Day 3 began, the Raiders sent picks No. 109 and No. 174 to the Houston Texans for … [Read more...] about Raiders take Jakorian Bennett at No. 104 pick

Aidan O’Connell | Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Did Las Vegas get its quarterback of the future? After studying quarterbacks for the entire draft process, the Las Vegas Raiders targeted a developmental type as they traded up to select Purdue’s Aidan O’Connell. Las Vegas sent the No. 144 and No. 214 picks to the New England Patriots for the No. … [Read more...] about Raiders trade up to take Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell

Tyree Wilson | Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images All of LV’s picks all in one place After about a year’s worth of film study, grading and ranking players, the 2023 NFL Draft is officially in the books! The Las Vegas Raiders added nine new players to the roster throughout the draft, and below is a recap of every pick and what role each newcomer will likely play on the … [Read more...] about 2023 NFL Draft recap

Michael Mayer | Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports Breaking down Las Vegas’ draft With the Las Vegas Raiders’ picks in the books, here are some early thoughts: Top heavy:I really liked what Las Vegas did in the first and second round. Snaring edge rusher Tyree Wilson at No. 7 and then trading up to No. 35 to get Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer was really excellent work. … [Read more...] about Raiders draft 2023: Early thoughts