Jackson Powers-Johnson | Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Las Vegas makes another high value offensive pick The Las Vegas Raiders followed up the selection of Georgia tight end Brock Bowers in the first round, by taking Oregon offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson in the second round at No. 44. Let’s look at some of the key aspects of the big move: Value, value, value: Like Bowers, Powers-Johnson was expected to go higher than he did. He was considered a late-first, early-second-round pick. Powers-Johnson, who the Raiders watched while scouting Ducks quarterback Bo Ni ..read more

Antonio Pierce | Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports discuss it all here This is your place to spend the second and third rounds of the NFL draft. Have a blast. Head to the comments section to share your thoughts and join the conversation. You can sign up for a commenting account below and we have full-time moderators to enforce the Community Guidelines ..read more

Brock Bowers | Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images First-round pick makes to Raiders’ facility Las Vegas Raiders’ first-round pick Brock Bowers met media at the team’s Henderson facility on Friday afternoon. Here are some highlights of his media session: On what the past day has been like? “It’s been pretty crazy. I feel like it hasn’t all soaked in yet, just because last night was a lot of emotions and stuff, and then I went to sleep and got up early and caught a flight out here. So, I mean, it’s exciting to see where I’m going to be at for the next couple years, and hopefu ..read more

Tom Telesco, Antonio Pierce | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Keeping track of the Silver and Black’s picks The biggest event of the NFL offseason is finally underway with the NFL Draft kicking off on Thursday. Below is a recap of the Las Vegas Raiders picks so far and updates will come as the picks are announced. Our tracker is sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation. DraftKings will have bets available for the draft all weekend so click the hyperlink above to place some bets as the draft unfolds. The second round will begin tonight at 4:00 p.m. PST ..read more

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) was selected by the Las Vegas Raider No. 13 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Tight end wasn’t necessarily a position of need but Bowers was the best player available on the Raiders’ board at the time. | Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Georgia tight end adds a versatile weapon and puts pressure on Luke Getsy to have a creative and productive offense Best. Player. Available. The Las Vegas Raiders selection of Georgia tight end Brock Bowers at No. 13 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft is a textbook example of just that. The consensus No. 1 player at the position g ..read more

Brock Bowers | Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images After the Brock Bowers pick, what’s next? The Las Vegas Raiders had a fascinating choice in the first round of the NFL Draft. The Raiders made one of the most surprising picks of the first round by selecting Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with the No. 13 overall pick. Bowers was considered one of the best value picks in the draft so far. But he was somewhat of a luxury pick because tight end was not a pressing need for the Raiders who have needs. Of course, they still have team to fill needs, beginning with pick No. 44 in the second round, w ..read more

Tom Telesco | Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Plenty of needs remain The Las Vegas Raiders got off to a good start with the surprising selection of Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with the No. 13 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night. Bowers was a terrific value pick, but, truthfully he did not address a major need and the Raiders have some. So, there is some work to do Friday in rounds two and three. Let’s take a look at who the Raiders’ Friday picks could be: Second Round No. 44: BYU tackle Kingsley Suamataia: Many thought tackle would be the focus at No. 13. B ..read more

Kool-Aid McKinstry | Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Who should be on Las Vegas’ radar for Day 2? Now that the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft is over, let’s take a look at some of the Las Vegas Raiders’ top options heading into the second round/Day 2 of the draft. The Raiders shocked the NFL world on Thursday night by selecting Georgia tight end Brock Bowers. Will there be some more surprises or will Tom Telesco and Antonio Pierce pivot toward addressing the team’s needs? Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama Cornerback was one of Las Vegas’ biggest needs heading into the draft and one position m ..read more

Antonio Pierce | Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Las Vegas has toughest schedule in AFC West We are expected to learn the exact dates of the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2024 schedule in the coming weeks. When it is released, it will be the layout of what is, on paper at the moment, one of the most difficult slates in the league. According to Pro Football Network, the Raiders will have the 10th toughest schedule in the league this season. According to their calculations, the Raiders have the toughest schedule of all four AFC West team. Plus, the Los Angeles Chargers have the the second easiest schedule in ..read more

Tom Telesco | Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Draft night thoughts? Head to the comments section to share your thoughts and join the conversation. You can sign up for a commenting account below and we have full-time moderators to enforce the Community Guidelines ..read more