Oakland Raiders 2006 Draft Preview

I think Tony Moss of Football World hit the nail on the head.

Oakland Raiders 2006 Draft Preview
By Tony Moss, NFL Editor

(Sports Network) - That the Raiders would select a quarterback with the No. 7 choice defies logic, but that doesn't mean Al Davis won't do it. Oakland signed Aaron Brooks to replace Kerry Collins behind center, and it is believed that 2005 third-round draft pick Andrew Walter represents the team's future at the position. What's more, the Raiders have many additional concerns, particularly on defense. The secondary was probably the worst in the NFL last year, and top cornerback Charles Woodson is a free agent and unlikely to return. The Silver and Black also had basically zero pass rush, and the play of the linebackers was mediocre at best. Oakland would be wise to use all seven of its picks on defensive players, and ultimately, the majority of its selections are likely to be on that side of the ball.


2005 Record: 4-12


First Pick: No. 7


Number of Selections: 7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 7)


RECENT FIRST ROUND HISTORY: 2005 - Fabian Washington (CB, Nebraska); 2004 - Robert Gallery (T, Iowa); 2003 - Nnamdi Asomugha (CB, California), Tyler Brayton (DE, Colorado); 2002 - Phillip Buchanon (CB, Miami), Napoleon Harris (LB, Northwestern); 2001 - Derrick Gibson (S, Florida State); 2000 - Sebastian Janikowski (K, Florida State); 1999 - Matt Stinchcomb (OT, Georgia); 1998 - Charles Woodson (CB, Michigan), Mo Collins (OL, Florida); 1997 - Darrell Russell (DT, USC); 1996 - Rickey Dudley (TE, Ohio State); 1995 - Napoleon Kaufman (RB, Washington); 1994 - Rob Fredrickson (LB, Michigan State); 1993 - Patrick Bates (DB, Texas A&M); 1992 - Chester McGlockton (DL, Clemson); 1991 - Todd Marinovich (QB, USC); 1990 - Anthony Smith (DE, Arizona).