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Mike’s B DRAFTING FOR THERaiders
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Draft Grade — Raiders
Overall
B
ValueB-
NeedB
TradesA+
FutureB-
The Raiders finally solved quarterback, and it carried them to a B. After circling the position for what felt like forever, the Raiders committed. Fernando Mendoza is the quarterback now, and the roster gets built to his timeline. More right than wrong, and a B to match.
The phones were where this weekend was really won. The cost of the Traore reach is exactly the players who went right after him.
For all the activity, running back went untouched, which is hard to explain.
A workmanlike haul that should hold up just fine.
Pick Analysis
Pick3
Rnd1
Fernando Mendoza
Fernando Mendoza at pick 3 is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick18
Rnd1
Gennings Dunker
In Round 1, Pick 18 they get protection for the quarterback. Exactly the need they had to hit.
Pick33
Rnd2
Anthony Hill Jr.
A market-rate linebacker, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Anthony Hill Jr.. It adds depth where they could use a little.
Pick46
Rnd2
Daylen Everette
Daylen Everette at No. 46 is the pick scouts circle, and not in a good way. This was priority one on the needs board, and now it is handled.
Pick65
Rnd3
Malik Muhammad
The board had cheaper options than Malik Muhammad at pick No. 65, and it noticed. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick101
Rnd4
Boubacar Traore
The board screamed and they did not listen, reaching into the next round for Boubacar Traore. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick118
Rnd4
Domani Jackson
A quiet steal in the Round 4 slot: Domani Jackson for less than the market said. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick136
Rnd4
J.C. Davis
They paid sticker price for J.C. Davis in the 136th overall pick, and that is fine. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick175
Rnd5
Aaron Anderson
Aaron Anderson slid further than he should have, and No. 175 is lovely value for the wide receiver. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick182
Rnd6
Jermaine Mathews Jr.
The board had Jermaine Mathews Jr. higher than the 182nd overall pick, and the cornerback fell to them anyway. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick183
Rnd6
Earnest Greene III
Earnest Greene III at slot 183 is a sound buy, the sort that quietly helps a class. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick196
Rnd6
Cam Calhoun
No drama and no debate, Cam Calhoun went about where he belonged in Round 6, Pick 15. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick217
Rnd7
Malik Hartford
Malik Hartford in pick No. 217 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. Not urgent, but hardly pointless.















