Raiders NFL Mock Draft, Round 3: Reaching the top-5 at any costs…

The Las Vegas Raiders pull off a monster trade in our latest 3-round mock draft heading into the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Las Vegas Raiders still have a lot of work to do before they submit the first index card of the Tom Telesco era, as the 2024 NFL Draft is just a few days away. The Raiders currently own the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and there are several possible routes they might take with that selection according to current mock drafts.

Looking at their current roster, offensive tackle and cornerback seem like the biggest positions of need. Jermaine Eluemunor left a gaping hole at right tackle by signing with the New York Giants in free agency, while cornerback is thin this offseason, and another starting-caliber corner is needed to pair with Jack Jones.

We have seen a number of mocks having the Raiders trade up or down on Day 1, but a recent report from Arizona states they are open for business for the No. 4 overall pick this year. If that is the case, you can be sure Telesco could be in the market to trade up into the top-5, and here, we dive into what the first three rounds would look like if the Raiders can pull off that kind of draft move.

Utilizing the NFL Mock Draft Simulator at NFL Mock Draft Database, we pull off a monster Day 1 trade, one that could set the Raiders up to add their franchise quarterback.