Let’s look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie class did in a 23-18 Week 3 home loss at the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday and they prepare Sunday’s game at the Los Angeles Chargers.
Four of the team’s draft picks were inactive for the game. They were fourth-round pick, quarterback Aidan O’Connell, fifth-round pick, safety Christopher Smith, sixth-round pick, linebacker Amari Burney and seventh-round choice and defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera.
Tyree Wilson:
This is becoming a thing. Wilson, the No. 7 overall draft pick, is just not showing up and the Raiders need him with veteran pass-rusher Chandler Jones on the non-football illness list for, at least, three more games.