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Oakland Raiders: One Year Later, Grading The 2016 Draft Class

The 2016 draft class of the Oakland Raiders had their moments during the season, both good and bad. There were a few rookies who stood out from the pack, just as there were others who clearly struggled in their first season.

Here’s a review of each player from the 2016 draft class, to go along with grades.

With the 14th overall pick in the first round, the Raiders selected safety Karl Joseph, Safety out of West Virginia. At the time, some viewed Joseph as a reach, mostly due to his senior season being cut short due to an ACL tear.