Oakland Raiders: Full 2016 Draft Guide and Preview

Selection history, NFL Combine numbers, speculation and mock projections all rolled into a full Oakland Raiders draft guide for those anticipating Thursday’s draft kickoff.

General manager Reggie McKenzie and head coach Jack Del Rio sat down with local reporters for a 26-minute predraft press conference—posted on the team’s official website—but provided very little information on their joint strategy in the coming days.

In typical fashion, the decision-makers opted not to make headlines or show their hands in an extended draft poker game.

Nonetheless, there are whispers and roles to fill on the roster, which allow outsiders to use conventional wisdom in deciphering the Raiders’ roster plans.

After scouring the interwebs, we’ll discuss rumors, project potential targets and provide another seven-round mock prediction for the Silver and Black.

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