Derek Carr reacts to Raiders' draft pick and a trade for a wide receiver

The Oakland Raiders traded back and selected UCLA tackle Kolton Miller with the 15th overall pick at Thursday’s NFL draft in Arlington, Texas.

But the Raiders didn’t stop there and traded their third-round pick (79th overall) for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant.

That drew an immediate response from Raiders quarterback and ex-Fresno State star Derek Carr.

“@TheBestUNO welcome to #RaiderNation bro! Glad to have you!” Carr tweeted to Bryant.

Bryant will join a Raiders receiving corps that includes Amari Cooper, Jordy Nelson, Seth Roberts, Johnny Holton and others.

In 2017, Bryant had 50 receptions for 603 yards and three touchdowns. Listed at 6-foot-4, he didn’t play the 2016 season for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.

“He’s ideal what you’re looking for in a receiver,” Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie told reporters. “He can play big. He can play fast. He makes plays. We think he can be a dynamic receiver for Derek.

“Martavis was all about being able to use that pick and get another player. It’s like drafting a player. We feel like we’ve drafted Martavis Bryant.”

Carr also welcomed Miller to the team.

“@KoltonMiller welcome to the squad bro!!!!!,” Carr wrote.

Miller was equally excited when he got the call from Raiders head coach Jon Gruden.

“Growing up in Sacramento, that was sort of a hometown team,” Miller said on a conference call. “I’m super stoked. Ready to go in there and compete and learn from the older guys. There’s a lot of experience surrounding me so I’m ready to embrace it.”

This story was originally published April 26, 2018 at 8:37 PM with the headline "Derek Carr reacts to Raiders' draft pick and a trade for a wide receiver."