RECAP: Raiders Trade-Up for Gillespie, Draft Hobbs and Morrissey
On the final day of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Raiders traded up for safety Tyree Gillespie and drafted cornerback Nate Hobbs and center Jimmy Morrissey.
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The Raiders traded their No. 162 and No. 200 overall picks to the New York Jets. In return, Las Vegas received the No. 143 pick from the Jets.
With the No. 143 pick in the fourth round, the Raiders drafted safety Tyree Gillespie from the University of Missouri.
Gillespie showcased a brisk 4.39 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine
During his four seasons at Missouri, he racked up 12 pass breakups and 148 total tackles. He played in 41 games.