AFC West Preview: Oakland Raiders should be entertaining if nothing else

Notable Rookies

This year, the Oakland Raiders ruled the first day of the draft with three first round picks, and, as much as I hate to say it, the Raiders took some potentially great players.

With their first pick, Oakland selected Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell. This was a lot higher than people thought he should go—*cough* Josh Allen *cough*—but if he can be productive, he will sort of fill the hole left by Khalil Mack.

The Raiders also took Josh Jacobs, a running back out of Alabama, with the 24th overall selection. He is a physical back that will help provide a good balance to the explosiveness of Antonio Brown.

Finally, they drafted safety Johnathan Abram from Mississippi State. He is loud mouthed and hits hard and he could be a great weapon if they utilize him properly.

In the second round, the Raiders drafted Trayvon Mullen, a corner from Clemson. He will be tasked with having to cover explosive speed from the Chiefs twice a year.

The Raiders rounded out their draft class by selecting Maxx Crosby, a defensive end from Eastern Michigan in the fourth round, Isaiah Johnson, a corner from Houston in the fourth round, Foster Moreau, a tight end from LSU in the fourth round, Hunter Renfrow, a wide receiver from Clemson in the fifth round, and Quinton Bell, a defensive end from Prairie View A&M in the seventh round.

The Raiders were graded average to slightly above average so we will see how this draft class pans out.