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Draft Selections
Michael Penix Jr. Head Shot
PICK: 8 RND: 1 (LV)
Michael Penix Jr.
QB Washington
Xavier Worthy Head Shot
PICK: 44 RND: 2 (LV)
Xavier Worthy
WR Texas
Braden Fiske Head Shot
PICK: 77 RND: 3 (LV)
Braden Fiske
DL Florida State
Khyree Jackson Head Shot
PICK: 112 RND: 4 (LV)
Khyree Jackson
CB Oregon
Theo Johnson Head Shot
PICK: 150 RND: 5 (LV)
Theo Johnson
TE Penn State
Christian Jones Head Shot
PICK: 203 RND: 6 (LV)
Christian Jones
OT Texas
De'Corian Clark Head Shot
PICK: 219 RND: 6 (LV)
De'Corian Clark
WR UTSA
Blake Watson Head Shot
PICK: 234 RND: 7 (LV)
Blake Watson
RB Memphis
Draft Picks Received
Michael Penix Jr. Head Shot
PICK: 8 RND: 1 (ATL)
Michael Penix Jr.
QB Washington
Christian Jones Head Shot
PICK: 203 RND: 6 (GB)
Christian Jones
OT Texas
De'Corian Clark Head Shot
PICK: 219 RND: 6 (GB)
De'Corian Clark
WR UTSA
Draft Picks Traded
Rome Odunze Head Shot
PICK: 13 RND: 1 (ATL)
Rome Odunze
WR Washington
Kimani Vidal Head Shot
PICK: 190 RND: 6 (GB)
Kimani Vidal
RB Troy
No Pick Head Shot
PICK: RND: 1 (MIA)
NEXT YEAR (2025)
 
No Pick Head Shot
PICK: RND: 2 (MIA)
NEXT YEAR (2025)
 
Draft Grade — Raiders
Overall B-
ValueB- NeedB+ TradesB+ FutureD-
The Raiders finally solved quarterback, and it carried them to a B-.

Start where it matters. The Raiders took Michael Penix Jr. to run the offense for the next decade, and every other decision this weekend bends around that one. More right than wrong, and a B- to match.

Landing Clark that late papers over a lot of smaller sins. The edge rusher hole is the one line item this class does not answer. The dealing nudged the ledger their way without much fuss.

The bill for those future picks comes due whether the class hits or not.

In sum, a sturdy weekend with one asterisk, the edge rusher spot they never got to.

Pick Analysis
Pick8 Rnd1 Michael Penix Jr.
In Round 1, Pick 8 they get a long-term answer under center. A real need, handled.
Pick44 Rnd2 Xavier Worthy
Xavier Worthy in pick No. 44 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick77 Rnd3 Braden Fiske
They paid sticker price for Braden Fiske in pick 77, and that is fine. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick112 Rnd4 Khyree Jackson
Nothing to complain about; Khyree Jackson went a shade earlier than his grade, which is fine. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick150 Rnd5 Theo Johnson
Theo Johnson at the 150th pick is right where the board had him, plain and simple. It fills a real need, too.
Pick203 Rnd6 Christian Jones
Christian Jones at the 203rd overall pick nudges the ledger their way without any fuss. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick219 Rnd6 De'Corian Clark
De'Corian Clark in the Round 6 slot is the kind of fall that makes a whole class. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick234 Rnd7 Blake Watson
A slide stopped in No. 234, with Blake Watson worth more than the price. It patches a soft spot without any drama.