Raiders Have First Pick Again After Long Struggle

The Raiders will have the first overall pick in the NFL draft for the second time since 2002, when they last won a playoff game. Owner Mark Davis expressed excitement about the position, praising the collaboration between general manager John Spytek and coach Klint Kubiak.

Since Super Bowl XXXVII in 2002, the Raiders have had 15 head coaches, 27 starting quarterbacks, two playoff appearances, and no playoff wins. Fernando Mendoza of Indiana is the heavy favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick this year, joining several new players and the unexpected return of edge rusher Maxx Crosby.