Raiders Draft Prospect: CB Kris Abrams-Draine, Mizzou

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking for their next young core in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Raiders have a long time to evaluate lots of draft prospects. With the Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl complete, next up is the NFL Scouting Combine, a chance for General Manager Tom Telesco and Coach Antonio Pierce to see players’ physical profiles and learn about them as people.

Pierce did a great job keeping the Raiders afloat when he took over midseason and built a culture players wanted to be a part of. He and Telesco will look for more players who want to buy into that culture.

One of those players could be Missouri cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine. While the Raiders have several young cornerbacks, they could add the First-Team All-SEC member to it on the third day of the draft.

Abrams-Draine was part of a talented Tigers’ secondary that also features NFL hopefuls such as safety Jaylon Carlies and cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr.

Abrams-Draine finished his Tigers career with 136 total tackles, three and a half tackles for loss, a forced fumble, 34 passes defended, and seven interceptions. He began his career as a wide receiver but converted to defensive back in his sophomore season.

Abrams-Draine stands at 5-foot-11 and weighs 179 pounds. On tape, he looks like a prototypical outside cornerback, but he also has the versatility to play in the slot. Abrams-Draine profiles best as a press-man corner, using an impressive ability to mirror side receivers with good footwork and hip quickness.