Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie had a draft for the ages in 2014, with each of his first three selections becoming one of the best in the game at their respective positions.

McKenzie selected reigning defensive player of the year defensive end Khalil Mack first, franchise quarterback and MVP candidate Derek Carr second followed by one of the best interior lineman in the game with their third-round pick in right guard Gabe Jackson.

Overall, McKenzie’s first three selections from the 2014 draft class feature the game’s best edge rusher in Mack (93.9 PFF grade), No. 6 quarterback overall in Carr (87.0) and No. 22 overall guard in Jackson (81.1), per Pro Football Focus.

Jackson allowed just 1.5 sacks as a rookie while surrounded by an offensive line that was in dire straights. With the unit secured around him and a couple of years of experience under his belt, Jackson was one of just four offensive guards to not allow a sack in 2016.

Carr stepped into the NFL Day 1 ready to be an instrumental leader of gladiators.

He possesses the type of innate qualities that allows him to motivate, inspire and push his teammates to new heights without having to exert anything other than his natural energy. These are invaluable qualities, but aren’t even the things Carr does best.

At just 25-years old in 2016, Carr threw more game-winning touchdown passes in a single season than any quarterback in the history of the NFL in 2016, broke several franchise records and was on pace to challenge for the NFL MVP award before suffering a broken fibula in Week 16.

Meanwhile, Mack absolutely took over games last season, weekly terrorizing quarterbacks and offensive lineman alike.

Despite his humble total of 11 sacks for a DPOY award winner, fans should remember the Raiders boasted five defensive lineman who posted a combined Pro Football Focus (PFF) average grade of below 55.

It’s nothing short of incredible what Mack has been able to do given the circumstances, and with defensive reinforcements on the horizon — No. 52 should only be better in 2017.

Considering each player’s age, talent and track record, fans should expect for each one of these players to continue their career ascensions in 2017 — as well as beyond.

That’s a job well done Mr. McKenzie.