After using their third round pick somewhat surprisingly on University of Miami tight end Clive Walford – giving them two pass-catchers selected in the first three rounds – the Raiders moved to address the offensive line in the 4th round by selecting his teammate, Jon Feliciano.
Feliciano was the second Miami Hurricane taken in a row by the Raiders, and the third ACC player in a row. The Raiders would add another ACC product in the 6th round (Virginia’s Max Valles) as well as two Florida Gators in linebacker Neiron Ball and receiver/returner Andre Debose.
The Raider coaching staff – which includes former Miami assistant Jethro Franklin and former Florida State assistant Sal Sunseri – was obviously heavily influential in these selections.