Published 4/23/2008
at L.A. Times - Pro Football
Times staff writer Sam Farmer examines NFL draft (Saturday-Sunday) prospects by division. Today, AFC West:
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* OAKLAND: The Raiders are in an intriguing spot. They pick fourth and could help themselves in a lot of ways. They could be in position to take a dominating defensive tackle such as Glenn Dorsey; a devastating pass rusher like Vernon Gholston or Chris Long -- the son of Raiders great Howie Long -- or blistering-fast running back Darren McFadden. Each would make an immediate impact for a rebuilding franchise.
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