My Draft Story

"You just don't pick players for the way they play now. You pick players for the way they're going to be two, three years down the road." - Al Davis

Wide receiver Jack Bech tells his draft story.

Guard Caleb Rogers tells his draft story.

Wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. tells his draft story.

Running back Ashton Jeanty tells his draft story.

Guard Jackson Powers-Johnson tells his draft story.

Watch as Hall of Famer Tim Brown discusses being selected by the Raiders in the 1988 NFL Draft.

Tight end Michael Mayer tells his draft story.

Second-year tackle DJ Glaze tells his draft story.

Wide receiver Tre Tucker recalls what it was like being selected by the Silver and Black in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Watch as tight end Brock Bowers recaps what it was like being selected by the Raiders in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Watch as defensive end Tyree Wilson recalls what it was like being selected by the Raiders in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Former Raiders safety Vann McElroy looks back at his draft night in 1982.

Watch as former Raiders defensive back George Atkinson recalls what it was like being selected by the Silver and Black in the 1968 NFL Draft.

Watch as cornerback Nate Hobbs recaps what it was like being selected by the Raiders in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Watch as former tight end Raymond Chester discusses being selected by the Raiders in the 1970 NFL Draft.

Watch as tackle Thayer Munford Jr. discusses his draft night experience.

Watch as guard Dylan Parham discusses his draft night experience.

Watch as Hall of Famer and Raiders legend Charles Woodson details being selected by the Raiders in the 1998 NFL Draft.

Watch as former running back Mark van Eeghen discusses his draft night experience and being selected by the Raiders in the 1974 NFL Draft.

Watch as former cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha tells his draft story from the call from Al Davis to his dorm going crazy after hearing his name.

Watch as wide receiver Bryan Edwards discusses his journey to becoming a Raider, his mindset for 2022, the support of his family and more.

Watch as linebacker Matt Millen tells the story of his journey to being drafted by the Silver and Black in 1980.

Watch as punter AJ Cole discusses his journey from going undrafted to becoming a Raider, upholding the legacy of punters in Silver and Black and more.

Watch as Hall of Fame wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff discusses his decision to join the Raiders, signing his rookie contract with Al Davis after the Gator Bowl and more.

Watch as former linebacker Phil Villapiano discusses his draft night experience and being selected by the Raiders in the 1971 NFL Draft.

Watch as Hall of Famer and Raiders legend Art Shell remembers getting the call from the Raiders during the 1968 NFL Draft.

Watch as Hall of Famer and Raiders legend Howie Long discusses being selected by the Raiders in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova.

Watch as tackle Kolton Miller discusses being selected by the Raiders in the 2018 NFL Draft and getting the call from Head Coach Jon Gruden.

Watch as Hall of Famer and Raiders legend Tim Brown relives being selected by the Raiders in the 1988 NFL Draft and discusses what it meant to wear the Silver and Black.

Watch as defensive end Maxx Crosby discusses his draft experience and being selected by the Raiders in the 2019 NFL Draft.