When is the last time a single selection by the Raiders received this much praise? It’s almost scary how many people love the pick of Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer in the second round by the Raiders.
In a recent article by ESPN and their analysts, they were each asked to name the best pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. According to Liz Loza, grabbing the best tight end in the class at No. 35 was a steal. Here is what Loza had to say about the selection of Mayer and his fit with Las Vegas:
Tight end Michael Mayer to the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 35. This was not my favorite splash pick, but it was certainly a solid value for Las Vegas. Mayer is a pro-ready player with high-end ball skills. He figures to slide right into coach Josh McDaniels’ offense, working as a short-to-intermediate target for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
Mayer should be a starter right away for the Raiders and gives Garoppolo another reliable option in the middle of the field. Mayer might not be the next Travis Kelce or George Kittle, but he should be a solid tight end who can play every down for Las Vegas.
