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by Soapy » 03 Dec 2023, 15:34
Post Combine Las Vegas Raiders Mock Draft: Despite free agency signings, Raiders continue to focus on defense in the trade
Since the last mock draft, the Raiders have signed a handful of players and the NFL Combine has taken place, changing the stock of various players, including those previously mocked to the Raiders.
With new team needs and an updated prospect order list, it's time for the final-before-the-final mock draft.
Projected Draft Picks
‣ Round 1, Pick 6
OLB Jalon Walker | 6'2", 252lbs | 8th ranked OLB
Mykel Williams was previously projected here but he's gaining steam as a top three pick and Harold Perkins is likely to be a top five pick as well so that boosts Walker, who entered the offseason as a third round pick, into the first round and flies into the top ten after a great combine.
Walker had an impressive Combine and Pro Day with a 4.51 forty and 24 reps in the bench press, showcasing his amazing combination of speed and strength which also shows up on tape. The Raiders haven't signed a top end outside linebacker because one isn't available in free agency so they get one in the draft.
‣ Round 1, Pick 16 (via DAL)
CB Gentry Williams | 6'0", 176lbs | 4th ranked CB
The Raiders almost HAVE to draft a corner with one of their first round picks and given their success with drafting 'Williams', why not go with this Sooner?
In all seriousness, Williams is one of the better man-to-man corners in the draft and if you're not going to be able to select Travis Hunter or Benjamin Morris with the sixth pick, Williams might be the best available corner available in the draft given the Raiders' draft order.
He's far from a perfect or finished product so the team and fans will need to exercise patience and if they do, they could end up with a nice combo of young corners between Williams, Jeff Okudah and Jakorian Bennett.
‣ Round 2, Pick 38
HB Nick Singleton | 6'0", 224lbs | 1st ranked HB
The Raiders have addressed for the time being the need for an outside receiver with the signing of DeAndre Hopkins and with less than stellar showings in the Combine, the Raiders shouldn't reach for either Dane Key or Tetairoa McMillan who have previously been projected here.
Instead, they get one of the more productive players in college football and a Combine darling who showed the physical attributes of a potential day-one star and an upgrade over Damien Harris from last season and Miyan Williams, who projects to be the team's lead running back.
‣ Round 3, Pick 67 (via NO)
S Shilo Sanders | 6'0", 195lbs | 2nd ranked FS
There are some limitations with Sanders' athleticism but he has a good feel for the game and would bring some much needed physicality to the defense and secondary.
If he's ever going to be a starter level player, he'll need to be more disciplined with his eyes and wrap up on tackles instead of going for the big hit all the time but the tools are there for Sanders to be a really good player at the next level.
‣ Round 3, Pick 70
WR Isaiah Bond | 5'11", 187lbs | 12th ranked WR
Even with the addition of Hopkins, he's on the wrong side of 30 and they need long term solutions at the position and Bond is exactly that. He's twitchy and a dynamic playmaker as they continue to add weapons for Justin Fields and the Raiders offense.
He ran an impressive 4.36 forty at his pro day, improving from his 4.43 showing at the Combine and with a 38.3" vertical jump, he plays bigger than his listed height and has the tools to be an outside receiver despite playing a bunch in the slot at Alabama.
‣ Round 3, Pick 95 (via BAL)
LB C.J. Hicks | 6'3", 236lbs | 5th ranked ILB
Ohio State treated the Raiders well in the last draft with both Miyan Williams and Tyleik Williams turning into productive rookies so why not double once more with Styles and Hicks?
A former top 30 recruit, Hicks has the makings of a future leader of the defense and has a wide array of skills that should allow him to succeed no matter which direction the defense decides to go scheme-wise. Hicks is already wise beyond his years and has a propensity to be in the right place at the right time. Mix that awareness with his top-notch athleticism and we have a potential monster. Hicks is working on improving his overall technique and hand usage to become a more well-rounded block shedder. He could also improve his ability to lower the boom
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by Soapy » 03 Dec 2023, 18:02
KimJongBaze wrote: ↑03 Dec 2023, 17:56
ya bugging with the Isaiah Bond pick.
you still got PTSD i see
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by Soapy » 03 Dec 2023, 19:14
Not much movement in Mel Kiper's latest mock draft as no QB taken in top fifteen
ESPN's Mel Kiper, arguably the godfather of all draft analysts, is projecting Drew Allar to be the first quarterback taken off the board at pick number seventeen to the Minnesota Vikings, one selection after he has the Raiders selecting Ohio State cornerback Jordan Hancock.
With the Raiders sixth overall selection, Kiper still has the Raiders picking Georgia's Jalon Walker which has been a popular selection for weeks now with the only debate seeming to be whether the Patriots will select Walker at five instead of Florida State's Patrick Payton with Payton then headed to the Raiders.
While Allar has been given a top five grade by some analyst, the lack of quarterback needy teams at the top of the draft is the cause for his slide which could work in favor for the Raiders. They could trade out of number six, accumulate even more draft capital from perhaps the Miami Dolphins who remain without an answer at quarterback and are selecting at 23 and projected to select Jalen Milroe.
The Giants could also be in the market for a quarterback if they're able to trade up and land one, as are the Detroit Lions following the departure of Jared Goff in free agency.
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by KimJongBaze » 03 Dec 2023, 19:54
Why this team continuing to sign washed bums from the Patriots
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by Soapy » 03 Dec 2023, 20:27
KimJongBaze wrote: ↑03 Dec 2023, 19:54
Why this team continuing to sign washed bums from the Patriots
that first judon sack celly gonna hit like crack in the 80s fym
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