While he is not a stereotypically big receiver that Jon Gruden prefers, Fountain’s explosion and draft slotting make him an intriguing option. The Raiders currently feature a glut of fifth and sixth round picks.
With the Raiders desperately needing a disruptive defensive tackle, Brown fits the need.
With sixteen days remaining until the 2018 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders look to fill out their roster.
In essence, Burks offers the Raiders a talent that can serve many roles on the team.
That’s the emphatic message the Oakland Raiders send by taking Roquan Smith at No. 10 overall in this April’s draft.
If the Raiders deploy Aruna as is, they could see him as a pass rush specialist with six to eight sack capability.
When Jon Gruden returned with $100 Million through ten seasons, Raiders General Manager Reggie McKenzie’s tenure was presumed dead.
Nevertheless, he is a high-risk high-reward steal for any franchise. The Raiders will benefit from this class.
In that vein, let us look at “surprise” picks in the first three rounds for the Oakland Raiders.
Without a doubt, the Oakland Raiders began a roster makeover.
