3. Donovan Peoples-Jones, Michigan 

Of the three receivers listed in this article, Michigan’s Donovan Peoples-Jones is the rawest prospect named. In his three years in Ann Arbor, he caught just 103 passes for 1,327 yards and 11 touchdowns. To put that in perspective, Tyler Johnson racked up 1,318 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2019 alone.

Peoples-Jones was the No. 1 receiver recruit in 2017 and the No. 12 overall prospect. But the quarterback play never was able to take advantage of Peoples-Jones athleticism. He’s a big-play receiver who needs a quarterback to throw him open down the field. At the NFL Combine,  Peoples-Jones ran a 4.48 40-yard dash but added an insane 44.5 inch vertical and a 139-inch broad jump.

If the Raiders want a developmental receiver with rare tools, the ability to adjust to poor passes and incredible speed after the catch, Peoples-Jones is a great option any time after the top-50 picks. With the right coaching staff and quarterback, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Peoples-Jones ended up being one of the biggest steals at the position in this year’s draft class.

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