Each week leading up to the draft in Las Vegas, Raiders.com will compile the latest mock drafts from top analysts and take a look at who they're predicting the Silver and Black will select with the No. 7 overall pick.
The draft is one week away, let's dive into the latest projections?
Pick: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
Analysis: "A Colorado transfer, he's a big-time athlete who is still growing into the position. He has the size, strength and speed -- he ran a 4.38 40 at the combine -- to line up against NFL wide receivers; he just needs to improve in run support."
Last updated: April 19
Pick: C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State (via mock trade with Arizona Cardinals for No. 3 pick)
Analysis: "Stroud can come in and compete with bridge starter Jimmy Garoppolo from day one — or, at the very least, he can be ready to take the helm in 2024."
Last updated: April 19
Pick: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
Analysis: "The Raiders would assuredly be in on a bidding war for the No. 3 overall pick, but they lost out in this scenario. If that's the case, and they don't have a shot at a top-tier quarterback, it's easy to make the case that corner is the most glaring problem on their depth chart."
Last updated: April 19
Pick: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
Analysis: "If they want a defender to help them in 2023, it's Witherspoon, who could immediately become their top guy."
Last updated: April 18
Pick: Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern
Analysis: "Skoronski is a steady, reliable guy who can play multiple spots on a Raiders' offensive line that desperately needs some help. He's smart as a whip, and Josh McDaniels and Co. have long valued above-the-neck qualities."
Last updated: April 18
Pick: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
Analysis: "Christian Gonzalez has the athletic frame and profile of a top prospect. Las Vegas has a bigger need at offensive line but Gonzalez is a better value than the options available at those spots."
Last updated: April 18
Pick: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida (via mock trade with Arizona Cardinals for No. 3 pick)
Analysis: "As PFF's Timo Riske outlined, Richardson has the goods to develop once he hits the NFL and become an elite quarterback based on his physical tools."
Last updated: April 18
Pick: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
Analysis: "Witherspoon (5-foot-11, 184 pounds) might not have ideal size, but he plays much bigger than he looks and has a natural feel for the position."
Last updated: April 17
Pick: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
Analysis: "Illinois' Devon Witherspoon is a clean, technically advanced prospect. Witherspoon isn't as physically impressive as some of the other corner prospects, but he's the most pro-ready."
Last updated: April 17
Pick: Tyree Wilson, EDGE, Texas Tech
Analysis: "Wilson can bookend Crosby for years to come."
Last updated: April 17
Pick: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
Analysis: "The Raiders need to upgrade the secondary in a big way, and Christian Gonzalez has all the tools to be a No. 1 cornerback. Las Vegas will need one going against Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert four times a year."
Last updated: April 17
Pick: Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State
Analysis: "Johnson is smart, versatile and athletic. He steps right in as the Raiders' right tackle."
Last updated: April 13
As the Raiders get set to pick No. 7 in the 2023 NFL Draft, take a look back at photos of past players the Raiders took in that spot.
WR Rod Sherman (1966)
Sherman was selected in the first round of the 1966 AFL Draft out of USC. He played in 53 games catching 35 passes for 533 yards and 1 touchdown. He also returned 19 punts for 113 yards and 26 kickoffs for 618 yards.
WR Rod Sherman (1966)
Sherman was selected in the first round of the 1966 AFL Draft out of USC. He played in 53 games catching 35 passes for 533 yards and 1 touchdown. He also returned 19 punts for 113 yards and 26 kickoffs for 618 yards.
WR Rod Sherman (1966)
Sherman was selected in the first round of the 1966 AFL Draft out of USC. He played in 53 games catching 35 passes for 533 yards and 1 touchdown. He also returned 19 punts for 113 yards and 26 kickoffs for 618 yards.
WR Rod Sherman (1966)
Sherman was selected in the first round of the 1966 AFL Draft out of USC. He played in 53 games catching 35 passes for 533 yards and 1 touchdown. He also returned 19 punts for 113 yards and 26 kickoffs for 618 yards.
WR Rod Sherman (1966)
Sherman was selected in the first round of the 1966 AFL Draft out of USC. He played in 53 games catching 35 passes for 533 yards and 1 touchdown. He also returned 19 punts for 113 yards and 26 kickoffs for 618 yards.
DB Michael Huff (2006)
Huff was originally selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of the University of Texas. He played in 108 games and totaled 441 tackles, 11 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles.
DB Michael Huff (2006)
Huff was originally selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of the University of Texas. He played in 108 games and totaled 441 tackles, 11 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles.
DB Michael Huff (2006)
Huff was originally selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of the University of Texas. He played in 108 games for 441 tackles, 11 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles.
DB Michael Huff (2006)
Huff was originally selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of the University of Texas. He played in 108 games and totaled 441 tackles, 11 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles.
DB Michael Huff (2006)
Huff was originally selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of the University of Texas. He played in 108 games and totaled 441 tackles, 11 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles.
WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (2009)
Heyward-Bey was selected in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft out of Maryland. He played in 56 games for the Raiders, catching 140 passes for 2,071 yards and 11 TDs. He went on to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (2009)
Heyward-Bey was selected in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft out of Maryland. He played in 56 games for the Raiders, catching 140 passes for 2,071 yards and 11 TDs. He went on to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (2009)
Heyward-Bey was selected in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft out of Maryland. He played in 56 games for the Raiders, catching 140 passes for 2,071 yards and 11 TDs. He went on to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (2009)
Heyward-Bey was selected in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft out of Maryland. He played in 56 games for the Raiders, catching 140 passes for 2,071 yards and 11 TDs. He went on to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (2009)
Heyward-Bey was selected in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft out of Maryland. He played in 56 games for the Raiders, catching 140 passes for 2,071 yards and 11 TDs. He went on to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
