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Draft Grade — Raiders
Overall
B-
ValueC+
NeedB+
TradesB-
FutureB-
The Raiders left with their quarterback, and a B- to match. They finally answered the question that shadows every other one. Fernando Mendoza is the Raiders' quarterback, full stop. Call it a sensible B-, earned the boring way.
If Jacas pans out, nobody remembers the price. If not, this is the pick they hear about. The cornerback spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at.
Edge rusher is handled and the depth chart looks a good deal healthier for it. Almost all the early capital went to that side of the ball.
In sum, a sturdy weekend with one asterisk, the cornerback spot they never got to.
Pick Analysis
Pick1
Rnd1
Fernando Mendoza
In pick 1 they get a franchise quarterback at fair value. A real need, handled.
Pick36
Rnd2
Germie Bernard
Germie Bernard at the Round 2 slot is a conviction pick that outran the value. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick67
Rnd3
Gabe Jacas
A big swing on Gabe Jacas at the 67th pick, well ahead of any board in the building. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.



