The Oakland Raiders currently hold the 14th overall selection in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft, which is set for April 28-30, in Chicago. The Raiders have never selected at this position in their history but have selected several notable players within a few picks of No 14.
- CB DJ Hayden – 2013
- QB Marc Wilson – 1980
- T John Clay – 1987
- DT Chester McGlockton – 1992
- G Gene Upshaw – 1967
- K Sebastian Janikowski – 2000
- CB Phillip Buchanon – 2002
By losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2015 regular season finale, the Raiders actually moved up five spots in the Draft.
CBS Sports and ESPN.com's Mel Kiper, Jr.'s updated list of top Draft Prospects include:
Rank | CBS Sports/NFLDraftScout.com |
| Mel Kiper, Jr. |
1. | Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State | Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State | |
2. | Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss | Jaylon Smith, OLB, Notre Dame | |
3. | Jalen Ramsey, CB Florida State | Jalen Ramsey, CB Florida State | |
4. | Jared Goff, QB, California | DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon | |
5. | Myles Jack, OLB, UCLA | Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss | |
6. | Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss | Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis | |
7. | Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame | Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame | |
8. | DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon | Vernon Hargreaves, CB, Florida | |
9. | A'Shawn Robinson, DT Alabama | Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Ole Miss | |
10. | Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson | Jared Goff, QB, California |
In the past 16 years, the Chicago Bears have held the No. 14 overall pick the most times – four. Of the 16 players selected at No. 14 since 2000, 11 of them have been defensive players – 5 defensive backs, 4 defensive tackles, and 2 defensive ends.
The most prominent players selected No. 14 overall in the last 16 years include cornerback Darrelle Revis in 2007, defensive end Robert Quinn in 2011, safety Earl Thomas in 2010, and tight end Jeremy Shockey in 2002.
Year | Team | Player | Pos. | School |
2015 | Miami | DaVonte Parker | WR | Louisville |
2014 | Chicago | Kyle Fuller | CB | Virginia Tech |
2013 | Carolina | Star Loutulelei | DT | Utah |
2012 | St. Louis | Michael Brockers | DT | LSU |
2011 | St. Louis | Robert Quinn | DE | North Carolina |
2010 | Seattle | Earl Thomas | FS | Texas |
2009 | New Orleans | Malcolm Jenkins | DB | Ohio State |
2008 | Chicago | Chris Williams | T | Vanderbilt |
2007 | NY Jets | Darrelle Revis | CB | Pittsburgh |
2006 | Philadelphia | Broderick Bunkley | DT | Florida State |
2005 | Carolina | Thomas Davis | DB | Georgia |
2004 | Chicago | Tommie Harris | DT | Oklahoma |
2003 | Chicago | Michael Haynes | DE | Penn State |
2002 | NY Giants | Jeremy Shockey | TE | Miami (Fla.) |
2001 | Tampa Bay | Kenyatta Walker | T | Florida |
2000 | Green Bay | Bubba Franks | TE | Miami (Fla.) |
Other notable No. 14 overall picks include Eddie George to the Tennessee Titans in 1996, Ruben Brown to the Buffalo Bills in 1995, Jim Kelly to the Bills in 1983, and Randy Gradishar to the Denver Broncos in 1974.