Braden Fiske | Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Keep an eye on these guys during the draft We’re getting close to crunch time as the 2024 NFL Draft begins next Thursday. That also means the Las Vegas Raiders are winding down their Top 30 visits as prospects have been coming and going out of the facility for the better part of the last month. While some visits are just smoke and mirrors, others carry a little more weight. Listed in no particular order, below is a look at the five most significant visits the Raiders have had as of April 17, per NFL Trade Rumor’s tracker. QB Michael Penix Jr., Washing ..read more

Kingsley Suamataia | Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports Keep tabs on these offensive tackles during the NFL Draft Previously, we dove into a few Day 2 cornerback options for the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2024 NFL Draft. But this year’s offensive tackle class is pretty deep, so the second and third rounds could be a good spot for the Raiders to address the trenches as well. Below is a look at five draft prospects to keep an eye on who are ranked within the top 33 to 100 players on NFL Mock Draft Database’s consensus big board. Also included are a few notes from each tackle’s scouting reports, their RAS a ..read more

Julius Wood | Set Number: X164411 TK1 Las Vegas has its eye on hard-hitting safety Among the draft prospects the Las Vegas Raiders are bringing in for a pre-draft visit is reportedly East Carolina safety Julius Wood. Let’s take a closer look at Wood: Size: 6-1, 194 pounds. 2023 season: The Columbus, Ohio product was a co-captain and all-conference performer. Led team in tackles. Career highlights: He had 24 starts in three seasons and led East Carolina in tackles the past two seasons. Traits: He’s a versatile player with good speed. He is a hard hitter and is a smart player. He seems ready for ..read more

Amari Gainer | Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images Las Vegas has shown interest in North Carolina linebacker Among the players Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly having a pre-draft visit with is North Carolina linebacker Amari Gainer. Let’s take a closer look at Gainer: Updated list of #Raiders Official 30 Visits: - QB Jordan Travis, Florida State - QB Bo Nix, Oregon - QB Michael Penix, Washington - QB Michael Hiers, Samford - WR Brenden Rice, USC - OT Jake Johanning, Furman - IOL Garrett Greenfield, South Dakota State - IDL Byron Murphy,… — Tristen Kuhn (@KuhnTristen) April 4, 2024 Size ..read more

Caleb Williams | Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Let’s take a look at where the 2024 quarterback class will be selected A focal point of the Las Vegas Raiders’ draft process has been on the quarterbacks. The Raiders, though, aren’t alone in their need and desire for a quarterback this draft. So, let’s do a quarterback mock draft for the league. Caleb Williams, USC, Chicago Bears: We’ll take the gimme. It would be a stunner at this point if the Bears bypassed Williams, who is considered the best quarterback prospect in the draft, at No. 1. Jayden Daniels, LSU, Washington ..read more

John Madden in 1969 | Photo by: Diamond Images/Getty Images Raiders’ legend gets some love The late great John Madden will always be remembered for his incredible impact on the NFL. So, it’s no surprise to see him ranked on the list of top 20 NFL coaches. According to a study by KingCasinoBonus.com, the Raiders’ Super Bowl winning head coach is ranked as the 13th best all-time coach in the league’s history. Former New England Patriots’ coach Bill Belichick was ranked No. 1 on the list. Madden, who died in 2021 at the age of 85, coached the Raiders from 1969-78. He had a record of 112-39-7. His ..read more

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Terrion Arnold | Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports Looking at potential draft hauls if the Raiders address a need other than quarterback at pick 13 If the Las Vegas Raiders don’t select a quarterback with the 13th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, they’re widely expected to address one of the team’s other big needs, cornerback or offensive tackle. The Raiders should have plenty of options at either position with their first-round selection, but the draft is one big domino effect where every pick impacts the next one. So, using Pro Football Focus’ mock draft simulator, let’s take a look at how Las Vegas’ d ..read more

Cody Whitehair | Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Some thoughts on how the free-agent addition could impact Las Vegas’ approach to the draft While veteran interior offensive lineman Cody Whitehair reportedly signed a cheap one-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency, it is an interesting move since Whitehair has eight years of starting experience and the Raiders need a starting right guard. Also, the timing of the deal is noteworthy. The Chicago Bears released the 31-year-old (who turns 32 in July) back in February, meaning Las Vegas had two months to sign him. Ho ..read more

Jayden Daniels | Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images What quarterbacks do the Raiders really want? We previously looked at the quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL draft who are the most likely to be drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in terms of how the draft board may fall. Now, we’re going to take our turn at guessing what quarterbacks the team most desires: Caleb Williams, USC: He’s probably on the top of 32 teams’ draft boards. Sure, there are some analysts say they’d take someone else, but it’s pretty clear Williams is the top of this list. Of course, there’s no guarantee he will end up the b ..read more