General manager Tom Telesco of the Raiders is prioritizing long-term player development in his draft strategy, aiming to select prospects with the potential to contribute significantly for the next four to five years or more. This approach contrasts with the team’s previous draft struggles, such as the squandered first-round picks and a vanished seven-player draft class in recent years. Telesco’s mission is to rebuild the roster through successful draft selections, starting with the Raiders’ eight picks in this year’s draft, including the 13th overall pick in the first round.
