The NFL will come to the valley for three days, April 28-30, 2022. The Strip was originally set to host the 2020 NFL Draft, but the COVID-19 outbreak forced a cancellation of those plans. Organizers say they expect some elements from the 2020 plans to carry over to next year's draft. They also believe there could be some new additions inspired by the virtual 2020 draft and the event held in Cleveland last week.
As for this year's draft, here are the additions to your Las Vegas Raiders. In all, the Raiders drafted seven players, five on defense and two on offense.
Las Vegas Raiders 2021 NFL Draft Picks:
Round 1: No. 17 – Alex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama
Round 2: No. 43 – Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU
Round 3: No. 79 (from AZ) – Malcolm Koonce, LB, Buffalo
Round 3: No. 80 – Divine Deablo, S, Virginia Tech
Round 4: No. 143 (from MIN through NYJ) – Tyree Gillespie, S, Missouri
Round 5: No. 167 (from SEA) – Nate Hobbs, CB, Illinois
Round 7, pick 230 (from NYJ through SF) – Jimmy Morrissey, C, Pittsburgh
The Raiders are also looking to sign some undrafted free agents to fill out the roster before the off-season workout program begins. The NFL schedule will be released on May 12.