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Oakland Raiders: Potential Draft Strategies

By Rory Anderson

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) carries the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Romeo Okwara (45) defends during the second half in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) carries the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Romeo Okwara (45) defends during the second half in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

Draft Day Scenarios

The goal of this article is to focus on strength and weaknesses of this draft. If one were to spend too much time on Twitter, Vines can make you fall in love with any prospect. The reality is, this draft is extremely weak and the prevailing thoughts among the NFL decision makers is moving along that train of thought. The question that has been posed several times is, “how does this effect the Raiders?” Answer, let’s play some thought games.

Base Scenario: The Raiders Stay at 14

Round 1: IF Raiders are extremely lucky Ezekiel Elliot falls. Chances are minimal at best. He has huge hype. Most likely they are forced into taking a defensive player too early but he is a scheme fit. A’Shawn Robinson BAMA DE
Round 2: Nice crop of safeties to choose from. Darian Thompson S BSU
Round 3: My favorite value. Yannick Ngakoue Maryland Edge
Round 4: Strong safety that flashed on tape. KJ Dillon S WVU
Round 5: Big group of mid sized inside linebackers. Antonio Morrison LB UF
Round 5: Tyler Johnstone OT Oregon
Round 6: Jordan Payton WR UCLA
Round 7: Peyton Barber RB Clemson

Next: Draft Preview: Draft Day Scenarios Cont.

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