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Raiders Draft Radar: Top cornerback fits by round

It seems like every year the Raiders head into the draft with a need at the cornerback position. This year is no exception. While they had Nate Hobbs locking down the slot, the boundaries were a revolving door of cornerbacks that is still not …

It seems like every year the Raiders head into the draft with a need at the cornerback position. This year is no exception. While they had Nate Hobbs locking down the slot, the boundaries were a revolving door of cornerbacks that is still not settled.

From the looks of things, Jack Jones is the answer on one side, but the other side is very much in need of an influx of talent. The team flat out ignored the position in free agency, leaving them in the same situation today.

Though it’s hard to really blame them for being skeptical that free agency would solve anything. Last year, they signed two cornerbacks early in free agency (David Long Jr and Duke Shelley) and then Marcus Peters just before camp and none of them were on the team by the end of last season.

They also drafted Jakorian Bennett in the fourth round and he was benched after four starts. So, now they must take another shot at it and you would figure that would happen by the end of day two. Perhaps more than once.

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Raiders Draft Radar: Top guard fits by round

Guard has been and continues to be a major need for the Raiders. And while it may not be a position they address in the first round, they probably shouldn’t wait around for scraps as they need a prospect capable of being a day one starter at right …

Guard has been and continues to be a major need for the Raiders. And while it may not be a position they address in the first round, they probably shouldn’t wait around for scraps as they need a prospect capable of being a day one starter at right guard.

They recently signed former Bears guard Cody Whitehair, and while he adds experience and scheme familiarity, he isn’t considered the answer at the position. At least not to the extent they can call it a day and shift to addressing other positions.

So, let’s take a look at five guards who could be in play for the Raiders and where they might consider drafting them.





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10 best available free agents to fit Raiders needs

10 best available free agents to fit Raiders needs

It’s Friday, which means the end of the work week. It also means it’s been two work weeks since the free agent market opened for business. The Raiders handled their number one business, which was to land top free agent defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. His addition along with the return of Adam Butler and John Jenkins helped to solidify the definsive interior, but that still leaves them with plenty to do to get this team in good shape headed into the draft.

They have some $28.3 million in cap room with which to try and add some upgrades, competition, and insurance at several position still in need. And there is still some talent out there who could provide what they need.

This is the top ten free agents still on the market who could come in and fill a need position for the Raiders.

9 Raiders free agents remain unsigned after first week

One week later and 9 Raiders free agents still unemployed

A great many departing Raiders found new homes over the past week. Some were re-signed to the team as well. You can all the team’s additions, retentions, and subtractions right here in our free agency tracker.

But not all of those who were a member of the Raiders a week ago have found a landing spot yet. Specifically these nine.

NFL.com gives Raiders grade of ‘A-‘ for selection of Tyree Wilson

NFL.com gives Raiders grade of ‘A-‘ for selection of Tyree Wilson

The opinions of Tyree Wilson are all over the place and that was the case going into the NFL Draft. And now that he was selected by the Raiders at No. 7, many have mixed feelings about the fit.

However, one person that does love what the Raiders did in the first round is Chad Reuter of NFL.com. He graded every team’s first-round pick and gave the Raiders an ‘A-” for the selection of Wilson. Here is what he had to say about the pick:

Wilson pairs with Maxx Crosby on the defensive line to wreak havoc. His length and athleticism also allows him to be used in space, if the Raiders want to take advantage of his versatility.

The team doctors must have signed off after evaluating Wilson’s foot injury. I thought the Raiders might have interest in Christian Gonzalez at this selection, but it’s difficult to fault them for adding much-needed help up front on defense.

Wilson gives the Raiders more size and athleticism on the defensive line, which was desperately needed. And while they did pass on Christian Gonzalez at No. 7, there are still a bunch of quality cornerbacks available heading into Roun d2.

If Wilson can prove to stay healthy, the Raiders should have a pretty good pass rush in 2023 with Maxx Crosby, Chandler Jones, and Tyree Wilson.

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LOOK: Results of NFL Network’s live mock draft

On Sunday, just days before the real NFL draft, the analysts on NFL Network combined to put together a live mock draft of the first round. This is how the mock draft played out.

On Sunday, just days before the real NFL draft, the analysts on NFL Network combined to put together a live mock draft of the first round. This is how the mock draft played out.