To begin day three of the NFL draft, Jon Gruden and Reggie McKenzie chose Nick Nelson, CB, Wisconsin with the Raiders pick at 110 overall. Nick Nelson was considered a strong prospect and was garnering 2nd day consideration before a pre-draft visit with the Detroit Lions resulted in a torn meniscus.
With the Raiders also adding what felt like a record number of defensive backs via free agency this off-season. The competition at the cornerback position already figured to be fierce before Nelson was added to the mix.