The Raiders made a splash on the first day of the draft, selecting wide receiver Henry Ruggs and cornerback Damon Arnette. While some may feel like the Raiders reached on Arnette, they addressed their two biggest needs.

Heading into the second day of the draft, the Raiders own picks No. 80. No. 81 and No. 91. However, they do not own a pick in the second round. But today, we are looking at five players the Raiders could use two of their third-round picks to get up into the 50s.

1. FS Grant Delpit, LSU

In the 2019 draft, the Raiders selected Johnathan Abram in the first round to be their hard-hitting box safety. What they lack now is a free safety who can play like a centerfielder and take the ball away. Enter LSU’s Grant Delpit.

Delpit was a ball-magnet at LSU, collecting eight interceptions in 37 career starts for the Tigers to go along with two forced fumbles. He was a two-time All-American as well as being the Jim Thorpe Award winner in 2019 as the nation’s top defensive back.

While there are some concerns about his tackling ability, his playmaking in the secondary would be a much-needed addition for the Raiders. Grabbing Delpit anytime on Day 2 would be a home-run selection for the Raiders.

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