2021 NFL Draft: 3 Bold predictions for the Las Vegas Raiders on Day 2

By Brad Weiss | Apr 30, 2021

MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 28: NFL Network Draft Expert Mike Mayock walks the sidelines before the start of the 2017 Resse's Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Mobile, Alabama. The South defeated the North 16-15. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

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Raiders will need to trade up for JOK. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

2021 NFL Draft: 3 Bold predictions for the Las Vegas Raiders on Day 2

No. 3: Raiders trade up from 48

As we said before, the Las Vegas Raiders hold the No. 48 overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, a spot that could net them a very good player based on how the first round played out. Towards the end of the first round, there were a ton of shocking picks, and some big-time prospects are still available for the taking.

That brings a big question for the Silver and Black, as they have the assets to move up a bit in the second round if they have someone on their board they covet. Having a second third-round pick will give them the draft capital to possibly move up into the 30s, netting them a player who can help them right away.

Staying put at No. 48 is also fine, but you never know who the Raiders have on their board, and what they are willing to do to get it. They also hold an extra fifth-round pick on Saturday afternoon, so if the wheels get moving inside the Raiders draft room, do not be surprised if they trade up for a player they really like.

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