Raiders' draft history ranges from Upshaw to Russell
BEST FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICK: Gene Upshaw. Al Davis found one of the key building blocks for the Raiders at overlooked Texas A&I University when he drafted Upshaw 17th overall in 1967. Upshaw became a stalwart at left guard on Oakland’s overpowering line, helping the franchise win two Super Bowl titles on his way to the Hall of Fame. Marcus Allen (1982) and Charles Woodson (1998) also deserve mention.
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