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While the Las Vegas Raiders don’t select until the No. 17 pick on Thursday night in the first round of the draft, the intrigue involving them starts earlier.
Let’s take a look at teams that can pivot the direction of the draft and create ripple affects for the Raiders.
No. 4,
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This pick will be closely watched throughout the league. Whether or not the Falcons take a quarterback, their decision will change the course of the top 20 picks,
Rashawn Slater
No. 8,
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If the Panthers take Northwestern tackle Rashawn Slater (who many people think they will), it will start the tackle movement. If not, the Raiders would love to see Slater tumble.