ALAMEDA, Calif.
Years of poor drafting played a major role in the Oakland Raiders missing the playoffs for 13 straight seasons. Back-to-back productive drafts have Oakland back in position to contend in the AFC West.
General manager Reggie McKenzie will look to follow up on the hauls he had the last two years that added foundation pieces in quarterback Derek Carr, pass rusher Khalil Mack and receiver Amari Cooper with another strong class that can fill some of the few remaining holes on the roster.
McKenzie has struck big the past two years at the top of the draft.