If there is one thing we know about Mike Mayock as a general manager, it’s that he is going to be aggressive. Whether it’s signing big-names in free agency or trading for superstar receivers, Mayock is never afraid of making the bold move to try to improve his team. And with two picks in the first round, there is certainly the possibility of the team using one of those selections to move up in the draft.
Today, we are looking at three players that the Raiders could trade up for in the 2020 draft. All three players are expected to go before pick No. 12, but the order in which they are drafted could vary. But here are three players the Raiders have to consider moving up for during April’s draft.
QB Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama
The No. 1 trade-up target for a lot of teams may be Tua Tagovailoa from Alabama. While his health status is still up in the air, it sounds like he is progressing well and may be even able to participate in the NFL Combine.
Tagovalioa is one of the best passers in the history of college football and would be the No. 1 pick in most drafts. If he were to slide outside of the top three or four picks, the Raiders would have to make a few calls as he would give them a franchise quarterback to build with over the next decade.
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