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Raiders Fans: Oakland's Top Draft Pick
Oakland chose the Biletnikoff Award winner, named for Raiders Hall of Famer Fred Biletnikoff.
The Oakland Raiders selected Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper as their top pick in the NFL Draft.
Cooper is considered to have great football intelligence, strong hands and excellent route-running skills.
He’ll join Michael Crabtree, James Jones, Andre Holmes, Rod Streater, and tight end Mychal Rivera.
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The Raiders immediately Tweeted, ”Welcome to the Family,” followed by Tweets from several Raiders teammates welcoming him to the team.
Cooper won the Biletnikoff Award, was a Heisman Trophy finalist and a unanimous first team All-American in 2014.
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