We are almost halfway through the 2023 season and the Las Vegas Raiders are poised to have a top-10 pick once again. After starting the season off with a record of 3-3, the Raiders have lost back-to-back road games and are starting to fall out of contention in the AFC.
With the schedule only getting harder in November and December, it’s realistic to think that the Raiders could get a top-five pick in next year’s draft. But as of right now, they would hold the No. 7 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
According to Chad Reuter of NFL.com, he believes the Raiders could use that No. 7 pick on a cornerback to pair with Nate Hobbs:
David Long, Marcus Peters and Amik Robertson are among the Raiders’ impending free agents at cornerback, while Nate Hobbs will be in a contract year in 2024. Rookie fourth-round pick Jakorian Bennett should get his chances next year, but having depth at the cornerback position is still critical.
Cornerback is a major need for the Raiders, but they also have one of the worst offenses in the NFL. Jimmy Garoppolo leads the league in interceptions and he’s missed 2.5 games. If the Raiders have another top-10 pick, you can count on them using that pick on a quarterback.
