The Oakland Raiders selected Khalil Mack with the fifth overall pick of the 2014 NFL draft.
What skills did Mack show in college that are perfect for the Oakland defense? Where will the Raiders deploy him in their scheme?
Watch as Adam Lefkoe and Bleacher Report NFL analyst Chris Simms discuss Mack's fit with the Raiders in the video above. Read more Oakland Raiders news on BleacherReport.com
The 2014 MLB amateur draft begins on Thursday, June 5 at 7 p.m. ET. Over the course of three days and 40 rounds, over 1,000 players could potentially be selected by the 30 organizations.
The Oakland A's have the 25th pick.
With 40 picks and thousands of talented young men to choose from, it's nearly impossible to accurately predict the draft. Instead, this post will do the work for you, seeking out multiple other "expert" mock drafts and keying in on Oakland's first pick only.
Before getting to those mock drafts, however, the one true expert when it comes to the draft is ...
The Oakland Athletics announced Tuesday that they are placing outfielder Josh Reddick on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive June 1. Reddick hyperextended his left knee in Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels.
Both A’s fans and fantasy baseball managers rejoice!
The 27-year-old Reddick has struggled for most of the season. Though he has been in the zone a few times thus far, these stretches have unfortunately come infrequently and not lasted for very long. His season numbers include a pathetic slash line of .214/.279/.339, with 41 strikeouts in 2014. Athletics manager Bob Melvin has to cringe each time Reddick clocks in ...
The Oakland Raiders’ quarterback position is among the team’s most improved both for 2014 and the future ahead.
As with most teams in the NFL, the QB competition will be one of the more closely watched aspects of training camp and the preseason action.
With the trade acquisition of Matt Schaub addressing the short term and second-round pick Derek Carr addressing the future, how will the Raiders’ quarterback depth chart shape up for 2014?
Here is a full breakdown of the Raiders’ quarterback group heading into the upcoming season.Begin Slideshow
May 10 was a regular Saturday for most people in Piscataway, New Jersey, but not for Jackson State senior Rob Smith. His NFL dreams were just a phone call way.
He watched the entire NFL draft with nervous anticipation and his cell phone by his side. A text or call from a friend during the draft was enough to make Smith’s heart race with eagerness. As each pick went by without a phone call or his name being announced, his chances of being drafted dropped.
After the 255th pick was announced there was only one pick left. For some, being Mr. Irrelevant ...