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While the Raiders didn't make their move for a quarterback, Telesco admitted that it was under consideration.

"We kind of had a plan to do maybe move up if the opportunity was there," Telesco said, per Levi Edwards of the team's official website. "It wasn't there, kept moving."

Instead, the Raider grabbed Georgia tight end Brock Bowers, who was the second-ranked prospect at any position, according to the Bleacher Report Scouting Department. An explosive pass-catcher with legitimate after-the-catch ability, Bowers will instantly earn a prominent role in the Raiders offense.

Sorry, Michael Mayer.

Las Vegas got an incredible value by landing Bowers at No. 13, and it is getting an immediate star. Whether Gardner Minshew or Aidan O'Connell wins the QB competition, the Raiders will have serviceable quarterback play. And with Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers on the perimeter, opposing defenses won't be able to regularly double Bowers.

Bowers should be in line for a rookie season not unlike that of Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (889 yards, 10 TDs), and his upside is higher.

New Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. or new Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams may quickly become the front-runner for Offensive Rookie of the Year, but Bowers will be in the conversation.

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