Raiders: 2023 Day 1 NFL Draft prospects Las Vegas could trade down for

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Nov 19, 2022; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Michael Mayer (87) dives for the pylon as Boston College Eagles defensive back Josh DeBerry (21) defends in the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

Raiders: 2023 first-round draft prospects Las Vegas could trade down for

Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame

Finally, we turn to a position group that may not be a huge need, but also one that could land the Raiders one of the best playmakers in this draft class. From Day 1 at Notre Dame, Michael Mayer established himself as one of the best tight ends in the country and leaves the school as the best player at his position group in school history.

That is saying something when you look at the talent the Irish have produced at tight end, but Mayer is just different and would be a perfect fit in Las Vegas. Nicknamed “Baby Gronk,” Mayer would give McDaniels the say type of weapon at tight end that he had in New England, and if Las Vegas decides to trade Darren Waller, he slides in as a Day 1 starter.

HENDERSON, NEVADA - JULY 27: (L-R) Owner and managing general partner Mark Davis, head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler of the Las Vegas Raiders talk during the team's first fully padded practice during training camp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center on July 27, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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The Raiders have a big offseason ahead of them and going after some potential players on the trade market might be in the cards for filling some needy holes

Mayer is both an outstanding pass-catcher, and a blocking tight end, making him a perfect NFL prospect. Foster Moreau is entering free agency, so even if the Raiders decide to hang on to Waller, imagine what that duo would look like for whoever comes in and mans the quarterback spot in 2023 and beyond.

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