Source: Kaepernick is No. 1 QB on Raiders’ draft board

[bigboy3333]

Posted by Evan Silva on April 28, 2011, 12:42 PM EDT
Colin Kaepernick AP

Twelve days ago, a league source told PFT that one unnamed AFC West team informed Nevada’s Colin Kaepernick that he is the No. 1 quarterback on their draft board.

PFT has tracked down the team.

Per a league source, it’s the Oakland Raiders.

The Raiders hosted Kaepernick for an official, team-facility visit on April 12. Thursday morning, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that Oakland is trying to trade into the first round of the draft.

Michael David Smith speculated that Kaepernick could be the Raiders’ target. Other reports suggest it could be Colorado cornerback Jimmy Smith.

Meanwhile, NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora told a Miami radio show Thursday morning that he believes the Dolphins will draft Kaepernick with the 15th overall pick.

Kaepernick was not included in renowned draft prognosticator Rick Gosselin’s first round.

[Tenebrous]

Originally Posted by bigboy3333

Posted by Evan Silva on April 28, 2011, 12:42 PM EDT
Colin Kaepernick AP

Twelve days ago, a league source told PFT that one unnamed AFC West team informed Nevada’s Colin Kaepernick that he is the No. 1 quarterback on their draft board.

PFT has tracked down the team.

Per a league source, it’s the Oakland Raiders.

The Raiders hosted Kaepernick for an official, team-facility visit on April 12. Thursday morning, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that Oakland is trying to trade into the first round of the draft.

Michael David Smith speculated that Kaepernick could be the Raiders’ target. Other reports suggest it could be Colorado cornerback Jimmy Smith.

Meanwhile, NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora told a Miami radio show Thursday morning that he believes the Dolphins will draft Kaepernick with the 15th overall pick.

Kaepernick was not included in renowned draft prognosticator Rick Gosselin’s first round.

Hmm, I like Kaepernick as being with the Raiders, but am not sure if the Raiders will need to trade into the first round to get him. However, it seems that the Dolphins also interested in Kaepernick at 15, so maybe that is why the Raiders will be looking to move up.

[SnakeBuck]

I think Kaepernick and Coach Jackson can be a beautiful marriage for this team. Kaepernick is a smart kid with a will to win. He proved it with his college team. I think we should pick him and let him learn as much as he can so he can't relieve Campbell as the starting QB. Then, we better think about OL...OL...OL!