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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’ draft hauls would differ if the front office opts for a corner or offensive lineman on day one. Both drafts below will include a brief explanation and assessment of how well the team’s needs have been filled.
Also, you can vote for your preference between the two in the poll at the bottom.
For a few notes on how this draft played out, an offensive tackle didn’t come off the board until the 10th pick — Olumuyiwa Fashanu to the Jets — so both JC Latham and Taliese Fuaga were available for the Raiders. Obviously, the goal here was to see how the draft plays out by prioritizing a cornerback, though. Also, there were no trades so Minnesota kept its 11th and 23rd overall selections, nabbing Bo Nix with the latter selection which is how Penix fell to Las Vegas in the second round.
In addition to cornerback, Las Vegas was able to fill one of its biggest needs with the Washington quarterback. How realistic that is on draft day is up for interpretation but, for this exercise at least, the Silver and Black managed to walk away with a signal-caller for the future.
After that, protecting Penix’s blind side was a priority and the Raiders got a decent mid-round option in Fisher. The Notre Dame product isn’t a sure thing as an immediate starter as Bleacher Report’s Brandon Thorn noted that Fisher “will require a plan for development” as a pass protector. However, the potential is there and he only allowed 15 pressures last season, per PFF.
Day 3 started strong for the Raiders here. They were able to get a running back who can catch passes and execute outside zone runs well in Tracy, as well as a defensive line project...
