9. WR Bryan Edwards
Many people, including myself, had Edwards as a second-round talent in this year’s draft. So, to get him at pick 81 in the third round would figure to be some great value. This isn’t really about draft value though, it’s about the value to the Raiders.
Edwards has the makings of a potential starting wide receiver in the not so distant future. Should Tyrell Williams get injured or falter in some way, the 6-3, 212-pound Edwards is a similar type of receiver to step in and run the same plays. Or if Williams disappoints again this season, Edwards could be the heir apparent.
The future aside, what he brings right now is a receiver who can outmuscle most DB’s and who is hard to bring down once the ball is in his hands. That means first downs and red zone touchdowns. He was just the right type of receiver the Raiders needed to bolster their receiving corps this season.
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