One of the more criticized picks for the Raiders in last weekend's draft was second round pick, Jihad Ward. The primary concern is his lack of production and his being a raw prospect.
Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie acknowledged in his post draft press conference how raw Ward is, but emphasized they love his physical abilities and that they'll "coach him up" in the hopes of maximizing his potential.
"Jihad has been playing defensive line for a handful of years," said McKenzie. "You can count them all on one hand and still have fingers left. .