2020 NFL Draft: Clint Lamb’s first mock draft, picks 17-32
The 2020 NFL Draft is still technically months away, but the time has come to start figuring out where all the top-tier college talents will land at the next level. Alabama has several of its former players currently being projected as first-round …
19. Las Vegas Raiders – Patrick Queen, LB, LSU
Dec 28, 2019; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Patrick Queen (8) reacts after a defensive stop against the Oklahoma Sooners during the third quarter of the 2019 Peach Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
The rise of Patrick Queen shouldn’t surprise anybody who watched LSU this past season. He’s got the size you look for (6-1, 230) at the position, but it’s his ability in coverage that will make NFL teams covet him.
The team’s first pick at No. 12 gave Las Vegas a dynamic new playmaker on offense in Jerry Jeudy, but the need for field general on defense still exists.
Head coach Jon Gruden had hoped that would be Vontaze Burfict prior to the 2019 season. Gruden was wrong.
