2024 NFL draft: 1st-round tracker and open thread
We made it. This is your place to discuss the Las Vegas Raiders’ draft and the first round in general.
The Raiders select at No. 13. I will be here until then to discuss the happenings. Feel free to spend the night here.
OK, we’re about to start.
It looks like the top three are going to be Caleb Williams (Chicago), Jayden Daniels (Washington) and Drake Maye (New England) as there are reports that the Patriots are leaning heavily toward keeping the pick.
After weeks of listening to offers for the No. 3 overall pick, all signs now point to the #Patriots standing pat and picking.
The belief within the league is that pick will most likely be North Carolina QB Drake Maye.
That could potentially mean the Minnesota Vikings are in play for Washington quarterback Michael Penix at No. 11. The Vikings badly want a quarterback. The Raiders, who pick at No. 13, have been connected to Penix a lot this week. So, could the Vikings block them?
Stay tuned and stay for updates.
Yep, the Jayden Daniels-Antonio Pierce is over.
Yep, it’s Williams, Daniels, Maye.
The Patriots are talking UNC QB Drake Maye with the third pick.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 26, 2024Will Arizona trade the pick to a quarterback-starved team or go Marvin Harrison Jr.?
Harrison goes to the Cardinals and that’s a win for the Raiders. They would not have fun with him with the Chargers and Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert.
The Cardinals are taking Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison with the fourth overall pick. He's the fourth Buckeye wideout to be taken in the first round in the last three drafts.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 26, 2024He’s not a playmaker like Harrison, but Joe Alt helps the Chargers big time.
The Chargers are taking Notre Dame OT Joe Alt at 5.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 26, 2024J.J. McCarthy could go to No. 11 and that means the Raiders could get Penix if they want.
The Giants are taking LSU WR Malik Nabers at 6.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 26, 2024Holy crap, Michael Penix at No. 8. The Raiders will need to trade for McCarthy or hope for Nix if they want a QB tonight.
Love Rome to Bears.
J.J. McCarthy to the Vikings.
It’s either Nix or no QB for Raiders at 13.
Fuaga still there.
The Jets are taking Penn State OT Olu Fashanu at 11.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 26, 2024No QB, That’s fine. Nix is a reach.
The Broncos are taking Oregon QB Bo Nix.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 26, 2024Raiders are on the clock. Gotta go.
Raiders will get a good player.
