Raiders: Re-grading every draft pick of the last 5 years

Grading Raiders 2021 first-round pick: T Alex Leatherwood – D

Yeah, things did not get better in 2021. The Raiders took Alex Leatherwood, an offensive lineman that was supposed to be available in the second round. He did go to Alabama, so there was a pedigree there. One of the biggest surprises this offseason is when the Raiders’ new regime straight-up cut Leatherwood after not liking his ability on the field. He eventually picked up a starting gig with the Chicago Bears, but he did no favors for Justin Fields.

Grading Raiders 2021 second-round pick: S Tre’von Moehrig – C+

Tre’von Moehrig has been fine for what he is. He’s a decent safety who can help teams avoid giving up the huge play. He has 55 tackles in both his rookie and sophomore years. He only has one interception in his career. The big play avoids him. However, he has struggled, and his future with the Raiders is somewhat in doubt. It’s hard to tell what the future holds here.

Grading Raiders 2021 third-round pick: DE Malcolm Koonce – C-

Listen, there’s still time for Malcolm Koonce. The former Buffalo Bulls star hasn’t made an impact at the NFL level. He was on the sidelines for most of his rookie year, and he barely changed that narrative this past season. He had just six tackles in 2022. Unless something drastically changes, he is facing a possible cut in training camp.

Grading Raiders 2021 third-round pick: LB Divine Deablo – B

Divine Deablo flashes what most Raiders draft picks have not. He looks like he could be a star, but he needs to grow into the role a little more. He definitely has the passion, and he’s willing to convert from the safety position that he played in college. He did get injured at the end of the season, and it really hurt what was a fun season for him. He could eventually become something at the linebacker position.

Grading Raiders 2021 fourth-round pick: S Tyree Gillespie – D

Tyree Gillespie got hurt in his first season, and he didn’t make an impact for his new coach in 2022. Josh McDaniels traded Gillespie during training camp this past season to the Tennessee Titans. They eventually cut him, likely not fulfilling the conditions of the trade, so the Raiders lost him for nothing. He played most of this past season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he finished the season on their practice squad.

Grading Raiders 2021 fifth-round pick: CB Nate Hobbs – B+

Usually, getting a starting cornerback in the fifth round would get a team an A, but Nate Hobbs has dealt with too many injuries to really get that distinction of an “A” player. Hobbs is a great piece to build around, and expect the Raiders to add to the secondary in the offseason. Hobbs has the right attitude and structure to make it in the Josh McDaniel system.

Grading Raiders 2021 seventh-round pick: C Jimmy Morrissey – D

The Raiders took a center with their seventh-round pick in 2021. He never played a snap for the organization, and he was signed off the team’s practice squad by the Houston Texans in his rookie season. He ended up playing for the Houston Texans this past season. He was a rotation offensive lineman who never started.