While it’s assumed that the Raiders will likely be taking a wide receiver at pick No. 12, the possibility of Jon Gruden taking his next franchise quarterback certainly can’t be ruled out. However, deciding which quarterback Mike Mayock and Gruden may be interested in is a different story.
In a recent mock draft at CBS Sports, senior writer Josh Edwards had the Raiders selecting Washington quarterback Jacob Eason with the No. 12 pick. Eason was the fourth quarterback chosen and was picked ahead of Utah State’s Jordan Love. Here is Edwards’ explanation for the pick below:
Jon Gruden gets a big arm for his offense as the former Georgia quarterback lands in Las Vegas. Eason goes from sleepless in Seattle to the city that never sleeps.
Eason had a solid year for the Huskies in 2019, throwing for 3,132 yards and 23 touchdowns. While he is still somewhat of an unproven player, his physical talent is undeniable.
If the Raiders are looking for a high-ceiling, high-risk prospect, look no further than Eason. While pick No. 12 seems too rich for Eason, we know that quarterback prospects are always overdrafted. Keep Eason in mind as a potential surprise pick in the first round for the Raiders if they decide Derek Carr isn’t the long-term answer.
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