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April 28, 2007

High hopes for Raiders in second round

The first round is nearing the 20th pick, which is important to the Raiders. There is sure to be someone worthy of first-round consideration that will slip through to the second round.

And there are a couple of positions the team could benefit at if the right player is available.

The Raiders need help on the offensive line and someone like Auburn guard Ben Grubbs or Texas guard/tackle Justin Blalock could be available with the first pick in the second round, 33rd overall.

It also looks like one of the top-rated tight ends will be available, too. Greg Olsen of Miami, the top prospect figures to go pretty soon.

That might leave someone like Zach Miller of Arizona State, another good tight end prospect, available in the second round.

The team landed a player with Pro Bowl potential in linebacker Thomas Howard last year.

High second-round choices afford teams the chance to pick a player with first-round ability at a cheaper price.

Posted by tnegrete at 12:49 PM | Comments |