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Raiders focused on controlling the line of scrimmage in NFL Draft

Through their first five picks in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders made a concerted effort to get better on both sides of the ball. Specifically, the team focused on the fronts of each unit, bringing in two offensive tackles, and two defensives tackles within their first five selections.

The Raiders kicked off their 2018 draft by grabbing UCLA left tackle Kolton Miller in the first round. While it was a bit of a surprise, it filled a need on the roster, and he could be the team’s starting right tackle next season.

In the second round, the team brought in Sam Houston State defensive tackle P.