Every first overall draft pick is by definition a statistical anomaly. But even among that rare crop of talent, Ward’s journey from a high school offense featuring three RBs to the top college passer is unlike any of his peers.

McShay projected the Raiders to select Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. at No. 6, noting Brady and general manager John Spytek are "big on culture" and Banks is regarded as one of the "highest-character players" in this year's class.