NFL draft season is almost here as the 2020 Senior Bowl is set to start in less than two weeks. And with the Raiders currently only two picks inside of the top-20 and five picks inside of the top-100, there is a lot to be excited about with this team. So without further ado, here is a three-round mock draft for your Oakland Raiders:
No. 12 – WR CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma
The Raiders desperately need a No. 1 receiver and they very well could have their choice between Jerry Jeudy or CeeDee Lamb. Lamb has a little more size than Jeudy but isn’t as fast. Lamb would an ideal fit next to Tyrell Williams and Hunter Renfrow in Jon Gruden’s offense.
No. 19 – LB Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma
With the Raiders opting to select a receiver at No. 12, the team is forced to sit and wait to select their linebacker at pick No. 19. Murray is one of the most athletic linebackers in the class and would be a plug-and-play starter in Paul Guenther’s defense.
No. 80 – DB Shyheim Carter, Alabama
Despite selecting two cornerbacks in the 2019 draft, the Raiders will likely dip their toes back into the talent pool once again this year. A interesting developmental cornerback they could draft is Shyeim Carter from Alabama, who has recorded 17 pass deflections over the last two seasons.
No. 81 – FS Antonie Winfield, Minnesota
One of the best overall playmakers in the draft is Antonie Winfield Jr. from Minnesota. In 2019, Winfield recorded seven interceptions, three sacks, and two forced fumbles. While he lacks ideal size, he would be a perfect fit next to Johnathan Abram in the secondary.
No. 92 – DE Khalid Kareem, Notre Dame
The Raiders will likely want to continue to add to their defensive line this offseason and Khalid Kareem makes sense in the middle rounds. As a senior, Kareem totaled 10 tackles for a loss and 5.5 sacks for the Fighting Irish.
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