Grant Delpit S, LSU

While the Raiders focused on linebacker during free agency, the secondary is still a glaring need for the defense. They added safety Demarious Randall late in the process but again could look for upgrades at the safety position. One player who was herald as one of the best in the nation before the draft process was safety Grant Delpit from LSU.

Grant Delpit has tackling issues but there's a lot to like about his overall game. Ball-hawking abilities from high zone are definitely a strength. Look at how early he starts breaking on the go ball. Diving INT is nice too. #Patriots #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/QMO8t77FZK

— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) April 7, 2020

Delpit might be one of the best safeties in the draft when it comes to pass coverage. LSU safety has excellent instincts and ball skills. He does an excellent job covering in the slot as well, displaying the ability to hang with tight ends in man to man coverage.

Of course, the biggest issue with Delpit is the tackling issue he has had for the past two seasons. He has missed over 36 tackles since 2018, according to PFF, and is a diving arm tackler.

However, Delpit pedigree and overall accomplishments might have him high on the Raiders draft board, especially playing the chiefs twice a year.

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