NFL Draft 2011: Oakland Raiders Day Two Draft Grades

With no picks in the first round, the Oakland Raiders saw their first action in the 2011 NFL Draft on Friday, finishing the day with three new players.

Many, including myself, thought that Al Davis would trade up in the draft in order to pick Nevada quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Instead, Davis added picks in the third and fourth round by giving the New England Patriots a seventh round pick this year and a second round pick in next year's draft.

With their three picks on day two of the draft, the Raiders targeted their most immediate needs at offensive line and cornerback. Here is a look at all three players and what they bring to the Raiders.

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