Raiders awarded 2 compensatory picks in 2023 NFL Draft

Dave ZieglerAs anticipated, the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2023 NFL Draft class has been boosted as the league awarded them two compensatory picks, giving them a total of 11 picks.

The new picks are in the fifth round (the 40th pick in the round and 174th overall) and in the sixth round (37, 214). It’s the first time in five years that the Raiders have received comp picks.

Compensatory draft picks were handed out today. Here’s the list: pic.twitter.com/ULJnIcVTuY

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2023 In total, the NFL awarded 37 comp picks to 16 teams. They are awarded at the end of rounds starting in the third round. The comp picks can be traded. The picks are awarded based on a formula of…