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Watch: Raiders announce 4th-round pick from famous Las Vegas sign

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The Oakland Raiders are still the Oakland Raiders for another couple years, but they took another step toward their eventual relocation to the desert by announcing a draft choice from their new home Saturday.

Nevada governor Brian Sandoval announced the Raiders' fourth-round selection, offensive tackle David Sharpe, from the famous "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign.

Is it a slap in the face to Raiders fans in Oakland? Perhaps, but it's hard to blame the franchise for doing everything it can to build a fan base in the desert.

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