The Raiders made a surprising selection with their first-round pick this year. But here’s how they could get creative to use two tight ends on offense.
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The Raiders addressed their needs on the offensive line Friday, drafting Oregon’s Jackson Powers-Johnson in the second round and Maryland’s Delmar Glaze in the third.
Tom Telesco begins his first draft in charge of the Raiders on Thursday. Turning the team around starts with getting better results with the team’s selections.
The Raiders have the 13th pick in the NFL draft, but general manager Tom Telesco said Monday he has contingency plans for the first round based on scenarios.
The Review-Journal’s weeklong series on the Raiders’ quarterback options in the 2024 NFL draft concludes with a look at an Oregon alum.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce didn’t deny his team could be aggressive to move up for a quarterback in next month’s NFL draft.
General manager Dave Ziegler voiced excitement on the Raiders’ nine-player draft class, but also conceded that the team couldn’t address every need on the roster.
Former UNLV defensive lineman Adam Plant was among nine undrafted free agents the Raiders signed Saturday after the conclusion of the NFL draft.
“My family and friends always made me feel like I was the best quarterback in the world even when I wasn’t,” Aidan O’Connell said.
The Raiders took Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer, projected to be a first-round pick, with the 35th selection overall in the second round of Friday’s NFL draft.
The Raiders have selected Texas Tech defensive end Tyree Wilson with the seventh pick in the first round of Thursday’s NFL draft.
Armed with 12 picks, including the seventh overall and five among the first 109, the Raiders are positioned to make significant inroads in improving their roster.
The Raiders first draft under Dave Ziegler and Josh McDaniels reeled in five players Saturday, including a running back who could be the heir apparent to Josh Jacobs.
History has shown viable offensive line starters can be found in the third round, where — barring a trade — the Raiders make their first pick this week in the NFL draft.
New general manger Dave Ziegler will be trying to hit on all five of the Raiders’ draft picks. The goal is to bat a thousand, beginning with their first selection at No. 86.