The Raiders wrapped up the 2016 NFL Draft, spending significant capital on the defensive side of the ball.
After investing in Derek Carr, Amari Cooper and Gabe Jackson in the two prior drafts - while rebuilding the offensive line in free agency - Oakland had the freedom to bulk up the defense.
The consensus from Las Vegas is the Raiders improved the roster overall, as their Super Bowl odds shot up from 66-1 on February 8, 2016 to 25-1 after the draft, according to Bovada.
The Raiders in the 2016 draft selected West Virginia safety Karl Joseph, Illinois defensive end Jihad Ward, Michigan State defensive end Shilique Calhoun, Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook, Texas Tech running back DeAndre Washington, Colorado State linebacker Cory James and LSU offensive guard Vadal Alexander.