The Las Vegas Raiders top two decision makers made it known the roster needed more explosive players. That meant adding defenders who could get hands on the ball or the opposing quarterback or offensive weapons who had speed and big-play ability.
Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler and head coach Josh McDaniels methodically went through the 2023 NFL Draft to find those types with the nine prospects they picked over the course of the three-day event.
Here are the early instant grades:
Round 1
No. 7: Tyree Wilson, Edge, Texas Tech
Grade: A
In a division where having as many quarterback hunters is a necessity and not a luxury, Wilson brings much needed power and violence off the edges.