Raiders Podcast Network Bucky Brooks, Charles Davis and Jeffri Chadiha from Indy
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Feb 25, 2026 Bucky Brooks, former NFL player turned analyst who ranks prospects; Charles Davis, veteran analyst and ex-coach with deep draft insight; Jeffri Chadiha, NFL reporter covering the Combine on site. They break down the Raiders' likely top pick, tackle and receiver values, cornerback fits, Kubiak's run-heavy offense and how the Combine can shift evaluations.
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Use Free Agency To Plug Draft Weaknesses
- Balance free agency veterans with draft strength to maximize roster building given cap space.
- Bucky advises using free agency to fill weaknesses where the draft is thin, then take best available players in the draft.
Multiple Receivers Could Be Day Two Plug-Ins
- Receiver class includes several Day Two plug-and-play options who could be available to the Raiders.
- Bucky highlights Zachariah Branch, Malachi Fields, Denzel Boston and Chris Brazel as potential early-day-two fits.
Cornerback Value Is Scheme Dependent
- Cornerback choices depend heavily on scheme fit rather than pure ranking.
- Bucky lists Colton Hood, D'Angelo Pounds and Chris Johnson as second-round/nickel types and stresses coordinator Rob Leonard's style will dictate selection.