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Raiders First-round Draft Picks

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• 2003

NFL Trade Value Chart

• Here's a very useful chart which helps calculate the relative value of different draft picks.

Other Resources

• The NFL Draft View
  Excellent resource

• 2003 Draft
  NFL.com

• Prospect Profiles
  NFL.com

• NFL Draft 2003
  ESPN.com draft coverage

• ProFootballWeekly.com

• USA Today
  Includes Top 100, prospect rankings by position

• 2003 Draft Board - features here are largely subscription-only
  Sporting News site

• Sports Illustrated Mock Draft
  SI.com

• Nando SportsServer
  Carries many news service articles (AP, Scripps-Howard)

Articles

Disclaimer:  The focus of this site is not the draft. After all the noise and hoopla, most of those picked in the draft in any given year play 1-2 years in the NFL and are gone. So . . .  the coverage here isn't exhaustive. You will find the major developments or stories covered.

• Oakland: Pair of picks late in first round
  Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Apr. 26, 2003

• No Headline. (a mock draft)
  Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Apr. 26, 2003

• Star search kicks off in first round
  Contra Costa Times, Apr. 26, 2003

• Oakland's grand plan becomes guessing game
  Oakland Tribune, Apr. 26, 2003

• ANG MOCK DRAFT
  Oakland Tribune, Apr. 24, 2003 (appeared 4/26/03)

• Ira Miller's mock draft
  San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 26, 2003

• Raiders ensure that talent waits in wings
  San Jose Mercury News, Apr. 25, 2003 (BayArea.com)

• Lions discussing giving up No. 2 pick to Pats
  ESPN.com, Apr. 25, 2003

• Opening eyes / Teams would be wise to get to know these draft sleepers - focuses on Cal's LaShaun Ward
  SI.com, Apr. 25, 2003

• The other Urlacher hopes to leap into the NFL
  Albuquerque Tribune Online, Apr. 25, 2003

• Several teams looking to trade up, down
  ESPN.com, Apr. 25, 2003

• This year's draft about QBs, defensive linemen and trades
  Associated Press, Apr. 25, 2003 (Nando SportServer)

• McGahee, Washington stir Raider interest
  Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Apr. 25, 2003

• It's always boom or bust on draft dayApril 25, 2003
  Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Apr. 25, 2003

• Scouts hit and miss on projecting receivers
  Contra Costa Times, Apr. 25, 2003

• 49ers can't afford any draft mistakes - has Raiders content too
  San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 25, 2003

• Getting their picks
  San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 25, 2003

• McGahee is the only intriguing story here
  San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 25, 2003

• First-round advice for 49ers, Raiders
  San Jose Mercury News, Apr. 25, 2003 (BayArea.com)

• Jets Trade Two 1st-Round Picks to Bears
  Associated Press, Apr. 25, 2003 (San Jose Mercury News)

• Drafting for Success
  Raiders.com, Apr. 24, 2003

• D-Day approaches
  San Francisco Examiner, Apr. 24, 2003

• Raiders looking higher?
  Sacramento Bee, Apr. 24, 2003

• Raiders drafting needs are primarily youth, depth
  Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Apr. 24, 2003

• NFL DRAFT / Top-10 picks available for the right price
  San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 24, 2003

• OPEN SEASON / Kiper's the toast of the NFL Draft
  San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 24, 2003

• NAVIGATING THE DRAFT
  San Jose Mercury News, Apr. 24, 2003 (BayArea.com)

• Donahue hasn't shown draft savvy to put Davis-type fear into NFL
  San Jose Mercury News, Apr. 24, 2003 (BayArea.com)

• Bengals reach contract agreement with Palmer
  Associated Press, Apr. 24, 2003 (San Jose Mercury News)

• Terrific tandem tops receivers
  Chicago Tribune, Apr. 24, 2003 (San Jose Mercury News)

• Ken Dorsey not too concerned about draft placement
  Miami Herald, Apr. 24, 2003 (San Jose Mercury News)

• Grades are down for class of 1998
  Oakland Tribune, Apr. 23, 2003

• NFL Rumor Mill
  CBS Sportsline, undated

• Mock Draft - three sportswriters' projections
  CBS Sportsline, undated

• Analysis by position: Running backs
  NFL.com, undated (appeared Apr. 23, 2003

• Analysis by position: Running backs - a second perspective
  NFL.com, undated (appeared Apr. 23, 2003

• Wednesday with Willis
  NFL.com, Apr. 23, 2003

• NFL Draft News & Notes
  Raiders.com, Apr. 23, 2003

• Quarterbacks are tricky choices in draft
  Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Apr. 23, 2003 (Nando SportServer)

• Raiders approach will be proactive
  Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Apr. 23, 2003

• Run the risk?
  San Jose Mercury News, Apr. 23, 2003 (BayArea.com)

• McGahee makes final push for first round
  AP MegaSports, Apr. 23, 2003 (Nando SportServer)

• Teams impressed by McGahee's improvement
  ESPN.com, Apr. 22, 2003

• DAVE GOLDBERG: Bengals have first pick, but are hesitant
  Associated Press, Apr. 22, 2003 (Nando SportServer)

• Loaded position
  San Francisco Examiner, Apr. 22, 2003

• Gigantino scopes out local talent
  Oakland Tribune, Apr. 22, 2003

• Harris versed in classics
  Oakland Tribune, Apr. 22, 2003

• McGahee sparks Raiders' interest
  San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 22, 2003

• Stanford's Harris could get early call
  San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 22, 2003

• Little doubt in T. Suggs' talent
  Miami Herald, Apr. 22, 2003 (San Jose Mercury News)

• Brandt's nifty 50
  NFL.com, Apr. 21, 2003

• Fortunes can be made and lost in draft rooms
  ESPN.com, Apr. 21, 2003

• Raiders remain evasive on choices
  Contra Costa Times, Apr. 21, 2003

• Raiders draft outlook
  Contra Costa Times, Apr. 21, 2003

• NFL DRAFT / Boller's stock is on the rise
  San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 21, 2003

• NFL Draft No. 1 Selections
  San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 21, 2003

• Differing paths for Stanford's NFL prospects
  San Jose Mercury News, Apr. 21, 2003 (BayArea.com)

• Newman shoulders concerns of NFL
  San Jose Mercury News, Apr. 21, 2003 (BayArea.com)

• Bengals try to gain leverage in negotiations
  ESPN.com, Apr. 20, 2003

• NFL Beat: Draft will feel Hurricanes coming again
  Sacramento Bee, Apr. 20, 2003

• 68TH NFL DRAFT / Clubs are ready to roll the dice again
  San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 20, 2003

  NFL DRAFT PREVIEW—San Francisco Chronicle (defense):
  
  • Cornerbacks
  • Defensive ends
  • Defensive Tackles
  • Inside Linebackers
  • Outside Linebackers
  • Safeties
  
  

• Facts and figures on the 2003 NFL Draft
  NFL.com, undated

• Scouting the Draft: Coming to grips with the right QB
  The Sporting News, Apr. 19, 2003

• Bill Callahan conference call with reporters  (requires the free RealOne Player)
  Raiders.com, Apr. 19, 2003

• Drafting QBs in first round no longer a must
  Associated Press, Apr. 19, 2003 (Nando SportServer)

• Where to start?
  San Francisco Examiner, Apr. 18, 2003 (appeared 4/19/03)

• Raiders' draft needs unclear
  San Francisco Chronicle, Apr. 19, 2003

• Raiders Draft Position Overview
  Silver and Black Illustrated, Apr. 18, 2003

• Utah tackle might be 'safest player' available
  San Jose Mercury News, Apr. 18, 2003 (BayArea.com)

• Gems often found in the draft's late rounds
  USA Today, Apr. 17, 2003

• Low picks, high achievers
  USA Today, Apr. 17, 2003

• Division III QB hopes someone gives him shot
  USA Today, Apr. 17, 2003

• Analysis by position: Safeties - a Raider need
  NFL.com, Apr. 17, 2003

• Analysis by position: Safeties - a second perspective
  NFL.com, Apr. 17, 2003

• Draft on the Horizon
  Raiders.com, Apr. 17, 2003

• Draft needs: Raiders need draft scores in busy AFC West
  CBS Sportsline, Apr. 16, 2003 (appeared 4/17/03)

• NFL not in Henson's plans
  ESPN.com, Apr. 17, 2003

• Utah's Gross emerges as top offensive tackle
  USA Today, Apr. 17, 2003

• Brandt's draft tidbits
  NFL.com, Apr. 17, 2003

• NFL teams take pick between raw tools, talent
  San Jose Mercury News, Apr. 16, 2003 (BayArea.com)

• McGahee still highest ranked RB
  ESPN.com, Apr. 15, 2003

• DTs remain hot commodity in draft
  ESPN.com, Apr. 14, 2003

• Potential draft prospects are on the way up and on the way down
  USA Today, Apr. 14, 2003

• Time for Bengals to decide on draft pick
  Associated Press, Apr. 14, 2003 (Nando SportServer)

• Agent says NFL flagged Rogers' drug test for diluted urine
  Associated Press, Apr. 14, 2003 (Nando SportServer)

• RON HARTMAN: NFL teams prepare to wheel, deal
  Scripps Howard News Service, Apr. 14, 2003 (Nando)

• Palmer, Newman visit Bengals
  USA Today, Apr. 13, 2003

• Oakland might take a chance on McGahee  (requires the free RealOne Player)
  The Sporting News, Apr. 13, 2003

• Raiders Draft Preview
  The Sporting News, Apr. 13, 2003

• ANDY KENT: Sapp, Bucs target for print fodder
  Scripps Howard News Service, Apr. 13, 2003 (Nando)

• NFL Beat: Bengals' possible moves worry Lions
  Sacramento Bee, Apr. 13, 2003

• Annual NFL crapshoot is anybody's guess
  Philadelphia Inquirer, Apr. 13, 2003

• Draft day beckons
  San Francisco Examiner, Apr. 11, 2003

• NFL Draft 2003: Offensive Analysis
  The Sports Network, Apr. 11, 2003

• Texans like both McGahee, Johnson - some have speculated the Raiders could gamble on McGahee
  ESPN.com, Apr. 10, 2003

• Leftwich shows off skills to NFL scouts
  Bradenton (FL) Herald, Apr. 7, 2003 (San Jose Mercury-News)

• Draft Memories: Art Shell
  NFL.com, undated

• It's right to have a good left tackle
  NFL.com, Mar. 13, 2003

Last updated Saturday, April 26, 2003

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