Raiders 7-Round Mock Draft: Vegas Trades Up for QB C.J. Stroud
The Derek Carr saga is nearing its end as the nine-year veteran refused to waive his no-trade clause, all but guaranteeing his release before Feb. 15. Unfortunately, the Las Vegas Raiders will receive zero compensation for the former second rounder out of Fresno State. As the franchise turns the page on this era, a new cornerstone at quarterback is priority No. 1 in this mock draft.
Post-Derek Carr Mock Draft: Raiders Get Aggressive in Pursuit of a Rookie Quarterback
With a few high-upside signal-callers in the 2023 NFL Draft, there are several ways to nab one. Will the front office stick at No. 7 overall and take whoever is left, or will general manager Dave Ziegler show some urgency by trading up the draft board to get his top-rated quarterback? The first 7-round mock draft of the offseason is here with an answer to that all-important question.
*2023 NFL Mock Draft Trade*
Cardinals Send:
•No. 3 (2023)
Raiders Send:
•No. 7 (2023)
•No. 71 (2023)
•No. 142 (2023)
•Future second-round pick (2024)
•Future third-round pick (2024)
Round 1, No. 3: CJ Stroud, QB, Ohio State
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 218 pounds
Notable Stat: 11 career INTs in 752 attempts
In order to satisfy the draft pick value chart, the Raiders sent a slew of picks to the Cardinals to leapfrog multiple quarterback-needy squads. The front office can hold on to No. 39 overall and still climb the board on day one to secure the talents of Ohio State’s CJ Stroud.
