The 2016 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and the Raiders have added seven new faces to their roster. Defense was a priority early in the draft, as Day One and Day Two were composed of only defensive selections for the Silver and Black, but the team did address the offense with three of its four final picks.
Of course, quarterback Derek Carr welcomed everyone to the team on social media:
Karl Joseph!!! Welcome to #RaiderNation
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) April 29, 2016
@JIHADWARD17 welcome to #RaiderNation !
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) April 30, 2016
@Shilique89 welcome to #RaiderNation !!!
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) April 30, 2016
@Connor_Cook03 welcome to Oakland!
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) April 30, 2016
@dwa5hington brooo!!! Welcome to #RaiderNation ! I know Leroy is happy haha!
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) April 30, 2016
@5_cbear welcome to the team bro!!!
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) April 30, 2016
@v_alex74 welcome to the team! #RaiderNation
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) April 30, 2016
Welcome to all our new draft picks and soon to be undrafted free agents! Get your minds right to work and compete to win! #RaiderNation
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) April 30, 2016
Then others chimed in as well – current and former players, as well as the media at-large. Check out how the Raiders' draft is being viewed now that it has been finalized:
Yesssssiirrrrrr my young bull @Shilique89 coming to The Town!!! Welcome Spartan Dawg!!!
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) April 30, 2016
So who had the best draft?@CharleyCasserly: @Titans@ShaunOHara60: @Jaguars@_ericdavis_: @RAIDERS #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/RJo4lcseGP
— NFL Total Access (@NFLTotalAccess) May 1, 2016
We got "The Eraser" Nelson ! And "The Hitman" Joseph ... ! Sheeeesh that's a scary sight ! #BlackMass — Leon Orr (@LeonOrr) April 29, 2016
I knew we would pick Karl Joseph, let's go! #RaiderNation
— R.I.P Freddy G (@AmariCooper9) April 29, 2016
Oakland could be a great spot for Karl Joseph from West Virginia
— Joel Klatt (@joelklatt) April 29, 2016
A Very, Kam Chancellor/Earl Thomas III selection by the @RAIDERS
— David Carr (@DCarr8) April 29, 2016
I love it!#RaiderNation
I have Karl Joesph #Raiders rated higher than Eric Reid who was also taken in the first round by @49ers
— Charley Casserly (@CharleyCasserly) April 29, 2016
The Raiders continue their recent string of great drafting. Karl Joseph is a flat out hammer
— trey wingo (@wingoz) April 29, 2016
Karl Joseph one of my favorite players in the class. Reggie McKenzie is hitting home runs again.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 29, 2016
So which team is going to finish 2nd in the AFC West behind the Raiders?
— Adam Schein (@AdamSchein) April 29, 2016
"He models his game after @BrianDawkins."
— NFL (@NFL) April 29, 2016
And he's now replacing @CWoodsonF on the @RAIDERS. Wow. #NFLDraft
https://t.co/iPnUFbaOJn
U wanna c unadulterated stank? Go watch Karl Joseph highlights 👊🏾👊🏾
— Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) April 29, 2016
"I could have named him captain as a freshman, he has heart" Dana Holgorsen on Karl Joseph.
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) April 29, 2016
I love that Karl Joseph pick for the @RAIDERS. Secondary is a potential strength now.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 29, 2016
New Raiders RB DeAndre Washington ranked third in PFF's elusive rating in 2015: https://t.co/BHSrr4lXnL
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) April 30, 2016
I like the Alexander pick by Oakland. Had 4th-round grade on him. Reminds me some of Raiders' third-rounder a few years ago, Gabe Jackson.
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) April 30, 2016
.@JoelKlatt tells an emotional story about new @RAIDERS safety Karl Joseph.https://t.co/zJFC0U1DYa
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) April 29, 2016
Jaguars - A
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) May 1, 2016
Raiders - B+
Cowboys - C
Mel Kiper's full draft grades are here. https://t.co/SS66ipdx6N pic.twitter.com/nuLPQOd8PI
"[Karl Joseph] is the best defensive back in this draft... nobody delivers the hammer like this guy." -Louis Riddick pic.twitter.com/iHpvvh2QoI
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) April 29, 2016
The Raiders DL is gonna be cray cray!! You NFL QBs better get them ice packs ready…..QB must go down and must go down HARD! #RaiderEnforcers
— Pastor Napoleon (@napoleonkaufman) April 30, 2016
#Raiders DEFENSE has officially arrived!
— JT The Brick (@JTTheBrick) April 30, 2016
#Raiders are going defense crazy and that's smart.
— Bill Williamson (@BWilliamsonNFL) April 30, 2016
Shilique Calhoun Michigan St. is best DE left. #Raiders go with him. Fills a need.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) April 30, 2016
Reggie McKenzie is a BOOOOOSSSSSSSSS. @RAIDERS get an A+
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 30, 2016
Ward: Grade B. Scouts raved about his raw ability. The Raiders are building something nice out there.
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) April 30, 2016
Text from scout on Ward "good player, lot of upside. Can play multiple positions like Justin Tuck. Should fill his role" #Raiders
— John Middlekauff (@JohnMiddlekauff) April 30, 2016
Man, that Raiders defense... just keeps getting better.
— Sam Farmer (@LATimesfarmer) April 30, 2016
A Very, Kam Chancellor/Earl Thomas III selection by the @RAIDERS
— David Carr (@DCarr8) April 29, 2016
I love it!#RaiderNation
Defensive draft I see congrats shilique Calhoun welcome rook...#Raiders
— Korey Toomer (@Korey_Toomer) April 30, 2016
— Bruce Irvin (@BIrvin_WVU11) April 30, 2016
@Raiders are ready to 🍴🍴🍴🍴
— Josephine Skriver (@JosephinSkriver) April 30, 2016
Reggie is doing a tremendous job in this draft @RAIDERS
— Aaron Curry (@AaronCurry51) April 30, 2016
Calhoun had a monster 2015 rushing the passer, posting 11 sacks, 17 hits and 48 hurries.
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) April 30, 2016
Jihad Ward can play inside or outside. Excellent fit for culture building in #OAK and he can get after the passer: https://t.co/7e8MKKjriO
— Pat Kirwan (@PatKirwan_NFL) April 30, 2016
Welcome to the Nation @JIHADWARD17 !
— Ben Heeney (@henbeeney) April 30, 2016
Welcome to the NATION @JIHADWARD17 lets get to work #TOWNBIDNESS
— Korey Toomer (@Korey_Toomer) April 30, 2016
Jihad Ward has EARNED his right to get his shot in the NFL... What a journey
— trey wingo (@wingoz) April 30, 2016
