Every year, Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie or late owner Al Davis before him would raise their eyebrows and let out a little twinkle when asked if they might trade up in the first round.



Sure. Why not. Wouldn’t you like to know …



They didn’t mean it. Until now. For the first time in 13 years, the Raiders could trade up in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. The Raiders currently pick 10th and would strongly consider moving up to No. 5 or 6 if North Carolina State defensive end Bradley Chubb was still available, The Athletic has learned.



The top defensive player in the draft, Chubb could be gone as high as No. 2 if the New York Giants decide not to draft Penn State running back Saquon Barkley or one of the top four quarterbacks.



The Raiders apparently would not move up higher than No. 5 for Chubb because the cost would be prohibitive — both in terms of draft picks they would give up and...