Having possession of the fourth overall pick, gave Mayock and Gruden multiple options they could explore. Trade up, trade back, or sit put at No.4. They came to the conclusion that sitting at No.4 and selecting Clemson’s edge rusher Clelin Ferrell was their best bet.
Raider nation has seen both ends of the spectrum, from drafting JaMarcus Russell, to drafting Khalil Mack. After Mike Mayock’s first pick as the Raiders general manager, how did people around the NFL view their approach to their fourth overall pick?
This might be a “surprise pick” for a lot of Raiders fans, but let’s look at the upside.