The Las Vegas Raiders had a disappointing 2023 season with a record of 8-9, which caused them to miss the playoffs. As they look ahead to the NFL Draft, they have draft picks in each round, with their highest pick being No. 13 in the first round.
Their top needs heading into the draft include quarterback, cornerback, and running back. With Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew as their current quarterbacks, the team is looking to draft a QB early. They also need help at cornerback and may want to add a running back after losing Josh Jacobs in free agency.
In last year’s draft, the Raiders didn’t have a standout player, and their initial grade of a B-plus was too generous. They will be looking to improve on last year’s draft performance and find impact players in this year’s draft.
Some of the best fits for the Raiders in the first round include quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. from Washington and J.J. McCarthy from Michigan. On Day 2, players like offensive tackle Roger Rosengarten from Washington and cornerback Kamari Lassiter from Georgia could be good fits for the team.
One dream fantasy draft pick for the Raiders could be Washington QB Michael Penix Jr., whose ability to push the ball down the field could benefit their receiving corps. Having a strong quarterback like Penix could help the team compete and improve their offensive production in the upcoming season.
After missing out on playoffs last season, Las Vegas Raiders are determined to turn things around by identifying key areas of improvement through an intensive evaluation process that culminated with mock drafts conducted by scouts and coaches alike.
As they prepare for this year’s NFL Draft, one thing is certain: The Raiders will be using every resource available to them to make sure they get it right.
Raiders’ top priority heading into this year’s Draft is finding solutions at Quarterback position; currently led by Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew who had some ups and downs during 2023 season.
The team also recognizes its need at Cornerback position where it lost several players due to injuries or trades.
To address these issues head-on, Las Vegas has been closely monitoring college football games throughout 2023 season keeping an eye on potential draftees such as QB Michael Penix Jr., JJ McCarthy from Michigan or QB Tyler Watson from Arkansas State who can bring much needed depth & competition within team.
On day two of Draft when mid-round picks become more valuable, Offensive Tackle Roger Rosengarten from Washington State or Cornerback Kamari Lassiter from Georgia could be good fits for Raider defense.
