Oakland Raiders: 8 underrated draft prospects to watch for

The Oakland Raiders need to have a good draft this April, and it goes far beyond just the three first round picks.

With the Shrine game now over and the Senior Bowl on deck, draft season is about to be in full swing which means there will be tons of prospect to read up on and find whatever clips us ordinary people can.

The Oakland Raiders have plenty of holes to fill on both sides of the ball and have multiple options on the table given their draft capital. Three picks in the first round are hopefully going to be the centerpieces of their rebuild but what can really make this draft class special is finding players in day 2 and 3 that can contribute.

This draft is particularly deep in positions like pass catcher and edge rusher which will significantly benefit the Raiders, but it is also short on linebacker and safeties which is unfortunate.

With that being said, here are eight underrated prospects I think Raiders fans should be aware of as the draft season begins