Alex Leatherwood

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(08-25-2022, 01:31 PM)jj22 Wrote: Were they really a reach?


If he was telling us they were first round picks on NFLN leading up to the draft in his prior role we may have felt differently. He risked his whole reputation taking that GM job. We'll never believe him again.

Going back to the projected rankings for these drafts, here's where most had Miller, Ferrell, Leatherwood, and Ruggs.

Miller - 31st by Mayock himself (this was the last year before Mayock became GM apparently). Most sites had Miller as a late 1st rounder. Raiders took him 15th. He's turned out to be a good pick, but still somewhat higher than people expected him to go.

Ferrell - mid to late 1st rounder. Raiders took him 4th overall. This was Mayock's first draft as GM.

Ruggs - mid 1st rounder. Raiders took him 12th overall. This wasn't a reach by projection standpoint, but Ruggs was more projected on athletic profile compared to the likes of Jerry Jeudy and CeeDee Lamb.

Leatherwood - early 2nd rounder by many. Raiders took him 17th overall. Billy Price-level reach.

What do all of these guys have in common?
Elite athletic profiles with projected high ceilings.
Definitely still some room for improvement though, risk of being a good starter from Day 1.