2019 NFL Draft: Staff predictions for the Oakland Raiders first round

It is never too early to look at who the Oakland Raiders may choose with their first round picks in April, and our staff makes their early predictions.

The Oakland Raiders hold three first round picks in the 2019 NFL Draft, thanks to some trades they made over the past six months. The first trade came right before the beginning of the 2018 season, as they sent generational talent Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears for their first round pick in 2019 and 2020.

During the trade deadline, the Raiders sent Amari Cooper to the Dallas Cowboys, netting their first round pick in return. That means the Raiders will be on the clock quite a bit in April, as they currently hold the No. 4, No. 24, and No. 27 overall picks in round one.

Of course,  this team won four games last season, so there is a lot of work to do. The Raiders have a real opportunity to improve their team in April, and it is never too early to take a shot at who they may target when they start handing in their index cards over the first 32 picks in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Here is who our staff likes  the Raiders to select with their three first round picks heading into the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine.