The time is now for the Oakland Raiders' 2013 draft class, and the pressures of the upcoming season could furnish diamonds or deliver a blow to the team's season outlook.
The 2013 draftees were general manager Reggie McKenzie’s first full draft class. For his own sake, he’s hoping for a batch of gems to make an impact in 2015.
| Player | Round | Games Played | Starts |
| D.J. Hayden | 1 | 18 | 10 |
| Menelik Watson | 2 | 17 | 12 |
| Sio Moore | 3 | 26 | 22 |
| Latavius Murray | 6 | 15 | 3 |
| Mychal Rivera | 6 | 32 | 32 |
| Stacy McGee | 6 | 26 | 5 |
| Brice Butler | 7 | 25 | 2 |
The rapid development of the 2014 draft class, which includes five or six starters for the upcoming season, only adds to the pressure on some of the three-year veterans handpicked by McKenzie.