The Raiders opened the three-day draft Thursday with a flurry.
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The Raiders traded down in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night, dealing the No. 10 overall pick to the Arizona Cardinals.
Vegas Nation video host Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken look at the wide receiver position.
It seems about anyone’s guess the direction the Raiders will choose with their first-round pick. The wide range of possibilities is a testament to the state of the team’s roster, which features room to upgrade across the spectrum.
Chaparral High School graduate Will Hernandez could be a first-round pick in the NFL draft. He was a two-time second-team All-American at Texas-El Paso.
Green Valley High’s Tyrell Crosby is one of the top offensive tackles in the NFL draft, but has interests outside of football.
The Atlanta Alliance has hired former NFL coach Brad Childress as its head coach. Vick, the former Falcons quarterback, will serve as Childress’ offensive coordinator.
Liberty High School safety Austin Fiaseu committed to play football at UNLV, he posted on Twitter. He will be part of the Rebels’ 2019 recruiting class.
Cornerback Daryl Worley signed a one-year contract with the Raiders on Monday. A day later, coach Jon Gruden publicly commented about a position group that features no shortage in quantity.
On Tuesday, for the first time in several years, Jon Gruden coached on a field. He was true to form. His energy added a weight and intensity to what might otherwise have been a slow, vanilla spring workout.
The Raiders have tried giving star defender Khalil Mack help, but it hasn’t worked out, so expect them to select an edge rusher during the NFL draft, which begins Thursday.
Vegas Nation video host Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken look at the running back position for the NFL draft.
UNLV’s football team will play three Mountain West games next season on CBS Sports Network and another on an ESPN channel. TV and game time information for UNLV’s four nonconference games have not been announced.
Valley won an appeal Monday to move down to Class 3A instead of playing in Class 4A.
Offenses regularly pay extra attention to Khalil Mack. The Raiders need someone who can make them pay.
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