Oakland Raiders: A Few Possible First Round Draft Targets

The Oakland Raiders, given their offseason moves to this point, appear content to plug some of their most glaring holes through the Draft – here are a few possible first round targets.

Oakland Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie has had an – interesting offseason to this point. Going into the new league year, most thought McKenzie and the Raiders would focus on a defense that was more of a liability than anything last season. The last thing anybody really expected was that McKenzie would use little cap space he had to tinker with what was one of the NFL’s best, most explosive offenses last season.

But that’s exactly what he did by bringing in players like tight end Jared Cook, wide receiver/kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson, and offensive lineman Marshall Newhouse. Derek Carr is going to have a few new toys to play with next season, but what about that defense?

Obviously, McKenzie is going to address the team’s defensive deficiencies during the Draft. Some of the experts believe that this year’s Draft class is deep and incredibly talented on the defensive side of the ball.

With so much talent apparently available, there should be plenty of players for McKenzie and the Raiders to choose from when they are finally on the clock. But it all comes down to priorities. Where is McKenzie going to choose to spend his Draft Day capital?

Here are a few possible players who, if they’re still on the board at 24, could fill some holes and help elevate this team as a whole.