The Las Vegas Raiders have a lot of work to do regarding the 2023 NFL Draft as the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine kicks off this week from Indianapolis.
It is officially draft season, as the Las Vegas Raiders staff heads to Indianapolis for one of the premier draft events of the season. The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine kicks off this week from Indianapolis, and for a team with a ton of draft capital, there is no week more important than this one.
Last year, Las Vegas did not hold a pick until Day 3, so they missed out on some of the elite talent that draft class had to offer. Things are a lot different this year, as they have a host of top-100 picks and are looking to bolster this roster on both sides of the ball.
So when does the party get started in Indy? Jordan Reid, who does an outstanding job for ESPN as a Draft Analyst, tweeted out the schedule of events on Monday:
2023 NFL Scouting Combine schedule (ET):
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) February 27, 2023
• Thursday (3-8 pm): DL and LB
• Friday (3-8 pm): DB and PK/ST
• Saturday (1-8 pm): QB, WR and TE
• Sunday (1-7 pm): RB and OL pic.twitter.com/4Z0ongM0eK
As you can see, the prospects have already descended on Indianapolis hoping to take another step toward making their NFL dreams come true. This will be another great opportunity for general manager David Ziegler and his staff to evaluate some of the best talent the draft has to offer, sitting in rooms with players, and watching them work out on the field.
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In recent mock drafts, there has been no clear choice for the Raiders with the No. 7 overall pick, as experts have them taking all positions, from cornerback to quarterback. For Ziegler, this is the most significant draft of his short career, and this week will go a long way in him figuring out his draft strategy for April.