***Draft Day Three 2024*** NO SPOILERS

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Sleet’s T5 4th round picks:

Rank
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Mohamed Kamara

Mohamed Kamara
Colorado State · Edge · Senior

Rank
78
Jaden Hicks

Jaden Hicks
Washington State · S · Sophomore (RS)

Rank
89
Spencer Rattler

Spencer Rattler
South Carolina · QB · Senior

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Devontez Walker

Devontez Walker
North Carolina · WR · Senior

Rank
110
DJ James

DJ James
Auburn · CB · Senior
 

Best available players for Las Vegas Raiders in NFL Draft: Spencer Rattler, Jaden Hicks​


By Tashan Reed and Vic Tafur
Apr 26, 2024

This best-player-available thing is not so bad, huh?

A day after adding tight end/slot receiver/H-back Brock Bowers in the first round, the Las Vegas Raiders drafted a mean guard in Oregon’s Jackson Powers-Johnson in the second round on Friday. The Raiders then drafted for need in the third round, taking Maryland tackle DJ Glaze in the third round.

The Raiders could still use a cornerback and maybe a receiver or safety — and we’ll see if general manager Tom Telesco keeps picking for needs like most GMs do.

One has to figure that the Raiders would also like to add a developmental quarterback, though it’s pretty thin at this end of the draft. After an absurd six quarterbacks were drafted in the first 12 picks on Thursday night, none went in the second and third rounds on Friday.

Arkansas’ Spencer Rattler has a pedigree and Florida State’s Jordan Travis is a fun wild card. Tennessee’s Joe Milton has a cannon and escapability, but he has no idea where the ball is going. Tulane’s Michael Pratt and BYU’s Kedon Slovis have a lot of experience, but they lack arm strength, while Kentucky’s Devin Leary is wildly inconsistent.

Here’s a breakdown of the best available prospects remaining going into Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday. The Raiders have five picks left: Nos. 112, 148, 208, 223 and 229.

Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina​

Rattler is undersized at 6-foot, 211 pounds, but he has special arm talent and plenty of experience as a four-year college starter. If he can bulk up and protect the football better, he could grow into a starter. After a record-tying six QBs went in the first round Thursday, none were selected in the second or third rounds Friday. When will the next run on QBs begin?

Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State​

A very intriguing prospect, Hicks can play in the box and cover — yes, even tight ends like Travis Kelce. The Raiders don’t really need a safety, but they have met with Hicks as much as any player in the last few months.

T.J. Tampa, CB, Iowa State​

While Tampa doesn’t have exceptional size or athletic traits, his instincts, footwork and ball skills made him a productive player at Iowa State. He’s adept at both man and zone coverages and could compete for a starting role.

Brandon Dorlus, DT, Oregon​

Dorlus is light for a defensive tackle at 283 pounds but has surprising power, is an explosive athlete and had consistent production at Oregon. He can line up at both defensive end and defensive tackle and projects as more of a rotational pass rusher than a full-time starter.

Jaylen Wright, RB, Tennessee
There’s not a lot of wear and tear (368 career carries) and Wright can break off long runs. If you’re fine with the committee of White, Alexander Mattison and Ameer Abdullah, never mind.

Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, Clemson​

The knocks on Trotter are his lack of size and speed, but his dad taught him the game well and all he did in college was make plays.

DJ James, CB, Auburn​

James has good coverage skills and athletic ability, but at 6-foot, 175 pounds, he needs some time in the weight room and some work in the run game.

Caelen Carson, CB, Wake Forest​

A four-year starter with good size and some physicality, Carson needs some coaching up on his coverage and the angles he takes.

Cam Hart, CB, Notre Dame ​

Hart was a 6-foot-3 team captain who fared well against Marvin Harrison Jr. and impressed at the Senior Bowl and combine. He needs to work on his ball skills.

Mekhi Wingo, DT, LSU​

Despite being undersized, he never stops going. Wingo would quickly become a Maxx Crosby favorite.

Brendan Rice, WR, USC​

He can run a mean route, and as long as you don’t think he can make plays like his dad, Jerry, you will be adding a nice piece to your receiver room.

Jalen Coker, WR, Holy Cross ​

There is an opening for a receiver on the Raiders roster after Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker, and Coker would be a nice building block who can contribute a little bit now with his route running and great hands. He didn’t need great speed to dominate the Ivy League, which is the question mark going forward.

Jordan Travis, QB, Florida State​

Travis was great when plays broke down in college, but he needs work on his fundamentals. He is also coming back from a leg injury that wiped out the Seminoles’ perfect season. He has gotten better every year and has enough arm strength plus the leadership and toughness the Raiders want. Travis feels pressure in the pocket better than many of the quarterbacks who will go higher in the draft. If they don’t land Rattler, maybe he’s worth a late-round shot.

Kitan Oladapo, S, Oregon State​

Oladapo is an elite downhill player and tackler. NFL teams like to throw the ball, though, which leaves him as a developmental safety and impact special teams player.

Kamal Hadden, CB, Tennessee​

He is 6-1 and can cover, but Hadden is not that fast and the run support is often lacking. But did we mention that he is 6-1 and can cover?

Dwight McGlothern, CB, Arkansas​

You’ve gotta love this guy. McGlothern is a long, 6-foot-2 ballhawk with good eyes and serious ball skills. He had some of the prettiest plays on film in this draft. McGlothern also likes to gamble — pump-and-go routes are his kryptonite — and that plus his average speed were reasons he also has some of the worst plays you will see on film. Run defense is not really his thing either. But hey, it’s late in the draft — time for the assistant coaches to earn their money.
 
Do people really want a QB at this point? We already have a room full of backups. Why add another one? When was the last time a team actually developed a day 3 pick qb that actually led a team to a Super Bowl? I know guys like Brady and Russell Wilson were late round picks, but we have other needs to fill so we may as well roll with Minshew for now.
 
boknowsvt said:
Do people really want a QB at this point? We already have a room full of backups. Why add another one? When was the last time a team actually developed a day 3 pick qb that actually led a team to a Super Bowl? I know guys like Brady and Russell Wilson were late round picks, but we have other needs to fill so we may as well roll with Minshew for now.
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Yes. Draft a QB with high-end traits.
 
boknowsvt said:
Do people really want a QB at this point? We already have a room full of backups. Why add another one? When was the last time a team actually developed a day 3 pick qb that actually led a team to a Super Bowl? I know guys like Brady and Russell Wilson were late round picks, but we have other needs to fill so we may as well roll with Minshew for now.
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No thanks to Rattler.

Still have other needs to address.
 
boknowsvt said:
Do people really want a QB at this point? We already have a room full of backups. Why add another one? When was the last time a team actually developed a day 3 pick qb that actually led a team to a Super Bowl? I know guys like Brady and Russell Wilson were late round picks, but we have other needs to fill so we may as well roll with Minshew for now.
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I’m a fan of throwing a dart at a QB every year, at minimum.
 
boknowsvt said:
Do people really want a QB at this point? We already have a room full of backups. Why add another one? When was the last time a team actually developed a day 3 pick qb that actually led a team to a Super Bowl? I know guys like Brady and Russell Wilson were late round picks, but we have other needs to fill so we may as well roll with Minshew for now.
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Brock Purdy :wavey:
 
Chris_77 said:
The lack of consistency in whether we should go BPA or fill needs is amusing.
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There’s a difference in reaching for a need high in the draft when there’s much better prospects available compared to taking a need guy on day 3. The draft is far from black and white, I certainly have never said ‘only take BPA at every pick, no exceptions!’
 
I know the Raiders have met with Jaden Hicks on more than one occasion so I'd keep an eye on that even though its not a pressing need right now.

I'd look at one of the corners like Tampa whom I also believe the Raiders have met with.

Mekhi Wingo could also be a solid addition to the DL rotation. He fits the mold and we need some depth as I'm not sure B Young will ever amount to much.

I also have no problem rolling the dice on Rattler or Travis. You just never know.
 
raiderfreak7 said:
There’s a difference in reaching for a need high in the draft when there’s much better prospects available compared to taking a need guy on day 3. The draft is far from black and white, I certainly have never said ‘only take BPA at every pick, no exceptions!’
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I understand the nuance. I also understand people flip flop between the two like a fish out of water when it comes to rationalizing what they want.
 
always enjoy day 3. lots of stories. lots of guys that you want to root for. Lil Al's won and lost.

What do I expect?

well weve addressed some offensive issues. time for D. Get an LB and a couple DBs. Then maybe a WR/HB. Ive heard repeatedly that this isnt a strong draft late - so UDFAs may have a harder time than normal making the roster.

for other teams - wonder if any players get moved? I think the SF WR talk is dead. bengals guys are staying. wonder if some people start gambling on guys that have a few years in the NFL.

Les snead cleaned up these rounds last year and got some very high impact rooks. We've had some hits here before - lets see if we can strike gold today.
 
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