Aaron Rodgers managed to upstage all that was the NFL draft’s opening round when it was reported the league’s reigning Most Valuable Player wants out of Green Bay.
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Amid reports that Aaron Rodgers would prefer to play for the Raiders, Broncos or 49ers, Circa sportsbook slashed their Super Bowl odds, moving Las Vegas from 50-1 to 20-1.
Two star signal-callers fell out of the top 10 while another stole the headlines without even being eligible to be selected.
The Raiders have the 48th overall pick in the second round and Nos. 79 and 80 in the third Friday, putting them in prime position to add a potential immediate starter.
The Raiders selected Alabama offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood with the No. 17 pick.
Although the NFL draft is being held across the country in Cleveland, the Raiders still used the occasion to host the first official event with fans at Allegiant Stadium.
With higher-ranked tackle prospects such as Virginia Tech’s Christian Darrisaw and Oklahoma State’s Teven Jenkins still available, the Raiders opted for Alabama’s Alex Leatherwood.
Denean Vaughn, a lifelong educator and the Raiders’ inaugural Fan of the Year, is attending her first NFL draft in Cleveland.
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Aaron Rodgers reportedly wants out of Green Bay, and the Raiders are one of three teams he’s listed as a potential landing spot.