The Raiders made just one offensive line move in the draft, but it was a big one, and in massive guard John Simpson from Clemson they’ve created flexibility.
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The Raiders’ lack of production from their wide receivers played a role in the struggle to turn yards into points last season. They addressed the issue at the NFL draft.
The coronavirus pandemic has meant the closure of all team facilities. To deal with that, the NFL devised an offseason program that takes those limitations into account.
The Raiders added a handful of undrafted free agents, including UNLV safety/linebacker Javin White and Utah State kicker Dominik Eberle.
The Raiders entered the draft looking for help at wide receiver and in the secondary. By drafting three wide receivers and two cornerbacks, they addressed those needs.
The Raiders had just two selections on the final day of the draft, but Clemson guard John Simpson and Louisiana Tech DB Amik Robertson could push for starting jobs.
The Raiders added more firepower to their offense on Day Two of the draft with the additions of wide receivers Bryan Edwards and Lynn Bowden.
After going heavy on offense on the first two days of the NFL draft, the Raiders will look to add to the defense and add depth on Day Three.
Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs was taken by the Raiders with the 12th overall pick of the NFL draft Thursday, followed by Ohio State cornerback Damon Arnette at No. 19.
Reclusive Joel Buchsbaum’s early detailed draft breakdowns fed a hunger that today seems to know no bounds.