Deep Sleepers Oakland Raiders Should Target in 2017 NFL Draft

Ideally, general managers prefer to hit on their early-round draft picks. Draft analysts shine bright lights on high-profile prospects with tremendous upside, who can contribute to teams for five years to a decade. Oakland Raiders executive Reggie McKenzie frequently pulls gems from the depths of his incoming classes.McKenzie selected running back Latavius Murray, who signed with the Minnesota Vikings during free agency, in the sixth round.As a seventh-round pick, defensive back T.J. Carrie played well in the slot cornerback spot through his rookie campaign. He's the incumbent to line up at the same position for the 2017 season. It's fair to say he outplayed first-round pick D.J. Hayden on the inside and outside over the past few seasons.In the previous year, wide receiver Seth Roberts, defensive end Denico Autry, running back Jalen Richard and offensive lineman Denver Kirkland all significantly contributed to the Raiders successful 12-4 seasonall four went undrafted over the past three years.There's no doubt McKenzie knows where to use his shovel when digging for late-round and undrafted contributors. The Raiders' No. 24 overall selection will grab headlines, but their sixth- and seventh-round picks could become immediate starters to push this team further into the Super Bowl picture.Which prospects deserve McKenzie's attention late in or after the 2017 draft'Begin Slideshow
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