Oakland Raiders 2015 NFL Draft Grades and Recap

Jan 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide receiver Amari Cooper (9) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Eli Apple (13) in the 2015 Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

The Oakland Raiders found two major cornerstone pieces of their franchise after the 2014 NFL Draft when they selected Khalil Mack and Derek Carr. How did they fare in the 2015 NFL Draft?

Well, there were some analysts during the draft saying that the Raiders were ‘winning’ the draft which is tough to do because every team feels like they’re getting the guys they wanted, but Oakland really made some nice selections, starting in the first round with Amari Cooper.

Let’s take a look at the entire Oakland Raiders draft and see how they improved their team, addressed needs, and took advantage of the board by taking the ‘best player available’ at the time.

DAY ONE

Next: Day Two Picks