Raiders’ Draft Grade: A+

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Published: April 26, 2009

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... day. I am excited with all of the picks.

First round- Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR.

I am so glad Al decided to take the speed demon, but I am especially happy with this pick because he also took a great character guy. He will effectively spread the field, opening all kinds of opportunities for everyone else on the offense. Heyard-Bey has suspect hands, but that can be fixed. You can't teach a 4.3 40-meter time and he also is a two-time Biltnikoff Award finalist.

Second round- Michael Mitchell, S.

Besides the name, I love the way this guy plays. If he can come in and steal a starting spot, he will add a level of physicality that this defense was missing. At 221 pounds, a height at 6'2", and a 40 time of 4.43, he will be a real banger.  In his senior season at Ohio University, he recorded 62 tackles, 3 interceptions, and a sack.

Third round- Matt Shaugnessy, DE

I've never heard of this guy,...

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