The Raiders own the No. 7 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. While the expectation is that they will get a blue-chip player at that spot, that hasn’t always been the case during the previous drafts. However, the No. 7 pick has been surprisingly good for most teams that have picked there.
Will the Raiders have the same luck this year? That is yet to be known. But let’s take a look back at the previous selections at No. 7 since 1990.
2022 - OT Evan Neal, New York Giants
Jan 8, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants offensive tackle Evan Neal (73) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
2021 - OT Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) gets ready for a snap against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022.
2020 - DT Derrick Brown, Carolina Panthers
Oct 30, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown (95) tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
2019 - EDGE Josh Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars
Jan 14, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the second quarter of a wild card game at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
2018 - QB Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen #17 awaits a snap against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari)
2017 - WR Mike Williams, Los Angeles Chargers
Oct 7, 2018; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) eludes Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquel Lee (55) during the second half at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
2016 - DT DeForest Buckner, San Francisco 49ers
November 1, 2018; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
2015 - WR Kevin White, Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears’ Kevin White celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)
2014 - WR Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 1: Wide receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hauls in a pass in front of cornerback Eli Apple #24 of the New York Giants for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game on October 1, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
2013 - OG Jonathan Cooper, Arizona Cardinals
Dec 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals guard Jonathan Cooper (61) against the Green Bay Packers at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
2012 - SS Mark Barron, Tampa Bay Bucanneers
Oct 12, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Bernard Pierce (30) runs the ball in for a touchdown as Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Mark Barron (23) attempted to defend during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. The Ravens won 48-17. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
2011 - DE Aldon Smith, San Francisco 49ers
December 20, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith (99) rushes against San Diego Chargers tackle King Dunlap (77) during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. The Chargers defeated the 49ers 38-35. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
2010 - CB Joe Haden, Cleveland Browns
Former Browns cornerback Joe Haden takes the field before a game against the Bengals, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in Cleveland.
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2009 - WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, Oakland Raiders
Nov 11, 2012; Baltimore, MD, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (85) scores a touchdown as Baltimore Ravens defensive back James Ihedigbo (32) defends in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
2008 - DT Sedrick Ellis, New Orleans Saints
Nov, 7, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis (98) reacts on the field. The Saints defeated the Panthers 34-3 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
2007 - RB Adrian Peterson, Minnestoa Vikings
Sep 11, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs for a short gain against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. The Vikings won 25-16. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
2006 - DB Michael Huff, Oakland Raiders
Nov 28, 2010; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Oakland Raiders safety Michael Huff (right) celebrates with safety Stevie Brown (27) after breaking up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Mike Wallace (17) at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports
2005 - WR Troy Williamson, Minnesota Vikings
Dec 25, 2005; Baltimore, MD, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver (19) Troy WIlliamson runs past the Vikings bench and head coach Mike Tice during the 2nd quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at M & T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2005 Jason Parkhurst
2004 - WR Roy Williams, Detroit Lions
July 27, 2008; Allen, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Roy Williams (11) during training camp held at the Detroit Lions Training Facility in Allen Park, MI. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports
2003 - QB Byron Leftwich, Jacksonville Jaguars
TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 19: Offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers takes the field before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
2002 - OT Bryant McKinnie, Minnesota Vikings
Nov 6, 2005; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Tice pushes tackle #74 Bryant McKinnie as they leave the field after defeating the Detroit Lions at the Metrodome. Vikings win 27-14. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005 Bruce Kluckhohn
2001 - DE Andre Carter, San Francisco 49ers
Sep 23, 2001; San Francisco, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Orlando Pace (76) in action against San Francisco 49ers defensive end Andre Carter (96) at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK
2000 - RB Thomas Jones, Arizona Cardinals
TEMPE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 22: Running back Thomas Jones #26 of the Arizona Cardinals runs the ball while Marcellus Wiley #75 and Ben Leber #51 of the San Diego Chargers try to tackle him on September 22, 2002 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The Chargers won 23-15. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
1999 - CB Champ Bailey, Washington Redskins
30 Dec 2001: Champ Bailey #24 of the Washington Redskins is chased by Joe Horn #87 of the New Orleans Saints during the game at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Redskins won 40-10. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit : Harry How/Getty Images
1998 - OT Kyle Turley, New Orleans Saints
1 Nov 1998: Tackle Kyle Turley #58 of the New Orleans Saints looks on during the game against the Carolina Panthers at the Eriksson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers defeated the Saints 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
1997 - WR Ike Hillard, New York Giants
GREEN BAY, WI – OCTOBER 3: Wide receiver Ike Hilliard #88 of the New York Giants carries the ball against the Green Bay Packers on October 3, 2004 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Giants won 14-7. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
1996 - WR Terry Glenn, New England Patriots
Aug 31, 1997; Foxboro, MA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New England Patriots receiver Terry Glenn (88) in action against San Diego Chargers defensive back Mark Montreuil (40) at Foxboro Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK
1995 - DE Mike Mamula, Philadelphia Eagles
PHILADELPHIA, : The Philadelphia Eagles’ Mike Mamula tackles the Saint Louis Rams’ quarterback Kurt Warner in the 1st quarter of their game 02 January 2000 in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 38-31 AFP PHOTO/ TOM MIHALEK (Photo credit should read TOM MIHALEK/AFP via Getty Images)
1994 - DE Bryant Young, San Francisco 49ers
Nov 5, 2006 San Francisco, CA, USA: San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle (93) Ronald Fields, San Francisco 49ers defensive end (97) Bryant Young, and San Francisco 49ers defensive end (96) Melvin Oliver wait for the Minnesota Vikings to line up during the 3rd quarter at Monster Park in San Francisco, CA. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2006 Kyle Terada
1993 - WR Curtis Conway, Chicago Bears
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES: Chicago Bears wide receiver Curtis Conway (R) catches a 33-yard pass from Bears quarterback Erik Kramer as Green Bay Packers cornerback Doug Evans (L) closes in in the second half of their 12 October game at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. The Packers defeated the Bears 24-23. AFP PHOTO/VINCENT LAFORET (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP via Getty Images)
1992 - CB Troy Vincent, Philadelphia Eagles
PHILADELPHIA – JANUARY 18: Wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad #87 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball as he tries to break a tackle by Troy Vincent #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game on January 18, 2004 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Panthers defeated the Eagles 14-3, advancing them to Super Bowl XXXVIII. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
1991 - OT Charles McRae, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
22 Dec 1996: Offensive lineman Charles McRae of the Oakland Raiders looks to block during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Seahawks won the game, 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn
1990 - QB Andre Ware, Detroit Lions
Oct 14, 1990; Kansas City, MO, USA; FILE PHOTO; Detroit Lions quarterback Andre Ware (11) in action against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK
