The Oakland Raiders are reportedly discussing a potential first round swap with the New York Jets ahead of the 2019 NFL draft.
There are always trades that can completely change the landscape of an entire draft, and it seems like the Raiders could be the team that makes things interesting.
With a new general manager in place in Mike Mayock, many wondered exactly what Oakland's draft strategy would be and whether it would involve trading up or down.
And it appears that the Raiders are interested in moving up to No. 3 while exchanging picks with the Jets, according to Connor Hughes of The Athletic.
The #Jets & #Raiders have talked about a trade involving a swap of the No. 3 and No. 4 pick, per sources.
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) April 25, 2019
Obviously, for the Raiders to want to move up one spot means that there's a feeling that New York is targeting a potential player that they want.
There has been plenty of speculation regarding which position Oakland could address with its first pick, as there is certainly several areas of need on the roster right now.
The Raiders have already made a big splash this offseason by landing Antonio Brown, and they will try to do the same by drafting a player that will make an impact right away.
If they do make the deal with the Jets, it's clear that the Raiders feel like there's a top talent available who could help the franchise get back on track next season.
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