The 2019 season is officially over for the Oakland Raiders, and that means it’s draft season. Over the next several months, the team will scout thousands of players as they look to continue to upgrade their roster.
And now, with the draft order officially set, the Raiders will own two picks inside of the top-20. Those picks will be at No. 12 and No. 19 in the first round. To get you prepared for the 2020 draft here is our first mock draft of the season. Enjoy!
Pick No. 12 – Clemson LB Isaiah Simmons
– The Raiders have a ton of needs on defense, but none is bigger than their hole at linebacker. Isaiah Simmons is arguably the best linebacker in the 2020 draft and can play all over the field. Simmons would be a plug-and-player starter for the Raiders who would instantly upgrade their defense. If he is available at pick No. 12, he should be considered a no-brainer selection.
Pick No. 19 – Stanford CB Paulson Adebo
– The Raiders would love to grab a wide receiver at this spot, but the top two players in CeeDee Lamb and Jerry Jeudy will likely be gone by this point. However, the team could look to continue to upgrade their secondary, selecting cornerback Paulson Adebo from Stanford. Adebo is one of the best ballhawks in the country and would be an ideal fit opposite of Trayvon Mullen.
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