Levi Damien

1 week ago | raiderswire.usatoday.com | Levi Damien

Dane Brugler took on a bear this week, putting together a full seven-round mock. That's right, all 257 picks. But 'round these parts, we focus on the Raiders, so let's take a look at who Dane has coming to Las Vegas. Notes: The Raiders are pretty well set up at the defensive tackle spot, but you can't argue the value here. They get a top five talent in this draft and the best DT in this draft.

1 week ago | raiderswire.usatoday.com | Levi Damien

The new regime has committed to building the trenches. Pete Carroll loves to run the ball and in order to do it, they need to make sure there is strong blocking up front. They also want to make sure new QB Geno Smith has ample protection with which to work. Adding some talent to the offensive line will help in both these endeavors. The Raiders have nine picks in this draft and should be thinking when each pick comes up if there's an offensive lineman who would be the right pick at that spot.

1 week ago | raiderswire.usatoday.com | Levi Damien

This biggest acquisition for the Raiders this offseason was landing QB Geno Smith in trade with the Seahawks. Other than that, the Raiders didn't do much in the way of big splashes. Certainly not at the wide receiver position. Leading one to figure they have turned their attention to the draft to address that need. The draft isn't particularly top heavy, but there is some talent to be had if they are looking hard enough. And there is little doubt they are looking quite intensively.

1 week ago | raiderswire.usatoday.com | Levi Damien

Maxx Crosby has a new job. Above and beyond his duties as the Raiders top defensive player, the star edge rusher will now serve as the assistant GM for football for his alma mater Eastern Michigan. According to the university football program, Crosby's duties will include scouting the next generation of recruits to the football team and boosting the NIL and recruiting game. Along with his new title, the position he once played there will be named after him and wear his number.

1 week ago | raiderswire.usatoday.com | Levi Damien

Being the top receiver in the draft will tend to make you in demand. Most consider that title to belong to Arizona's Tetairoa McMillan. So, as you might expect he is making the rounds of team 30 visits. Among those teams is the Raiders who hold the sixth overall pick and a need at the position. The 6-4, 213-pounder is widely considered the draft's top receiver. He is projected to go in the top ten of the draft.