Ranking the Oakland Raiders’ best picks of the 2019 NFL Draft

The Oakland Raiders didn’t exactly hit a homerun with every one of their picks during the 2019 NFL Draft, but these three selections should have fans excited for the future.

The 2019 NFL Draft is in the books for the Oakland Raiders, and we have our first look at what the combination of Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock can do when they’re on the clock. Nine picks later, and the Raiders’ 2019 draft class is complete.

Now we wait and see what’s to come for a franchise that underwent major renovations this offseason. As we all know, though, sitting on our hands waiting for the future to unfold isn’t exactly the epitome of excitement. So instead of taking that route, we’re going to do a brief reflection on the talent coming to Oakland.

More specifically, we’ll highlight the top picks the Raiders made this weekend.

Keep in mind, this isn’t a ranking based solely on overall talent. Instead, it’s more focused on weighing value and the long-term outlook of what the player brings to the table compared to where they were drafted. Spoiler alert: two of Oakland’s first-round picks failed to make the cut.

There’s plenty to be excited about as we ramp up to the Raiders’ 2019 campaign. After an offseason overhaul and major influx of talent, there’s reason to be optimistic. The following prospects give further life to the argument that the Raiders are a team worth taking seriously in 2019.