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Oakland Raiders: Ben Heeney, ILB, Kansas: B+ Grade
This is much better than Oakland's previous pick. Ben Heeney is a highly athletic linebacker who could have gone a round earlier than this. The Raiders have a weak linebacking corps, so Heeney could push for a starting job sooner rather than later.

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

Another LB? No corners, safeties, even WR?

 

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last 4 need to be d line, o line, secondary and wr.

 

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Could also get all that as undrafted free agents.

 

[laker4lifeman]

This day is crazy for Gm's four rounds and then you gotta lock up UDFA's :x

Miles needs to pack his bags now

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

Three LBs in a row

 

[jumpman ii]

@BairCSN: Raiders just said Valles was drafted to be a defensive end.

 

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Oakland Raiders: Neiron Ball, LB, Florida: D Grade
Blegh... Neiron Ball has glaring injury issues. Not only did he have microfracture knee surgery recently; he also underwent brain surgery a couple of years ago. Ball probably won't be able to play in 2015, which makes this selection very curious.

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

He may not be able to play in 2015? That's the first I've heard that.

 

[albooboo]

I'm not liking the Heeney and Ball picks.

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

I think Reggie's thinking is that his first four picks are starters and the rest are depth that are not expected to contribute right away. Which would definitely look like last year's draft selections and wouldn't be a bad thing I suppose. But no secondary padding is my only big concern.

 

[albooboo]

Even the Feliciano pick is a reach. 

 

[ihatemyshoes]

I think Reggie's thinking is that his first four picks are starters and the rest are depth that are not expected to contribute right away. Which would definitely look like last year's draft selections and wouldn't be a bad thing I suppose. But no secondary padding is my only big concern.

Max Valle a project ....dude size is crazy ...

 

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He may not be able to play in 2015? That's the first I've heard that.

grade is from walter football who can be crazy at times. I mean you give 1 team a bad grade for drafting an injured linebacker then a few picks later this.

 Kansas City Chiefs: D.J. Alexander, LB, Oregon State: B+ Grade
Another inside linebacker makes sense for the Chiefs, who need to shore up that position. D.J. Alexander is a top athlete who was productive at Oregon State. The concern with him is a neck problem that he needed surgery on. He should be able to become a solid contributor if he can stay healthy.

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

Even the Feliciano pick is a reach. 

I think he's going to be fine with Tice's coaching and on the OL as it stands now. He's large and can move his man when technique is sound from whistle to contact. His feet may not be consistent but again, I think Tice can do just enough to improve it.

 

[laker4lifeman]

I really don't care about grades these guys always seem to make up anything once it's past the 3rd round.

 

[albooboo]

we passed on the guards from texas a&m, bama and fsu. All three could probably start. for a project. Even Clemming the tackle from pitt is a better prospect.

 

[albooboo]

we should use our first pick in the 7th to take Collins OT from LSU.

 

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Debose ran a 4.35 40 at Florida's pro day.

 

[MajinZuub]

Let's be real anytime the Raiders are going to get graded there's automatic bias against them.

 

[oaklandca]

I was eyeing Shane Wynn, but I guess Debose will do for WR, KR, and PR duties on ST.

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

Where did Wynn go?

 

[oaklandca]

Where did Wynn go?

Atlanta Falcons 

 

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Cody Fajardo looks like the first UDFA.

 

[laker4lifeman]

First time in along time this team will have camp battles Carr vs Mcgloin main event