The Raiders concluded their 2019 Draft with 9 picks. Let's have a brief overview:
1st Rd - #4: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
This was the "Raiders Draft Day" move everyone was waiting for. Ferrell was going to get drafted in the first round one way or another, but the Raiders took him in the Top 5. There are questions as to relative worth (many had him going later in the round) and whether he was the best pass rusher available - Josh Allen and Ed Oliver were on the board. Ferrell is a national champion and a prototypical 4-3 pass rusher. Some suggest that had Mayock been at his old job at NFL Network banging the drum for Ferrell as a Top 5 pick, it may not have been much of a surprise. He'll be a starter in 2019 for the Raiders.
1st Rd - #24: Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
The rumors that the Raiders were interested in Jacobs were confirmed when they took him with the 24th overall selection. Jacobs has a great story and not much wear on the tires for an Alabama running back. He runs violently and is a tackle breaking machine. There will be inevitable comparisons to the recently retired Marshawn Lynch - who has let it be known that he would return to the Raiders. Jacobs is penciled in as a 3-down back starter for Oakland, but others in the rotation will seek carries as well.
1st Rd - #27: Johnathan Abram, S, Miss St
Abram is a hard-hitting box safety. The Raiders lack physicality in the secondary. Karl Joseph filled that role last season, but many suggest he might be better suited for a role that allows him to roam. Enter Abram. Gruden likes him to a Jack Tatum-type player, and his targeting penalties in college might lend some credence to that. He isn't a ballhawk, but he can rush the passer. It remains to be seen how the Raiders will deploy Abram, Karl Joseph and Lamarcus Joyner.
2nd Rd - #40: Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson
Do you think Mike Mayock watched the College Football National Championship? Mullen was outstanding in that game and was named defensive MVP. He has good size for a corner and is another physical addition to the secondary. He'll push for playing time against last years' starters Gareon Conley and Vance Worley, and compete with new signing Nevin Lawson.
4th Rd - #106: Maxx Crosby, DE, Eastern Mich
After taking Ferrell in the first, the Raiders double dip at pass-rusher and take Crosby to begin Day 3. Crosby is long and had a good history of production at Eastern Michigan. The Raiders like Crosby's potential but have challenged him to get stronger. He likely will challenge for a role in the rotation this season.
4th Rd - #129: Isaiah Johnson, CB, Houston
Johnson is a converted WR and will need time to develop in his position. He is tall, strong and fast, but still very raw at CB. I think he'll mostly play special teams in 2019 - but with time could challenge for playing time in the secondary.
4th Rd - #137: Foster Moreau, TE, LSU
Moreau is a strong blocking tight end. He isn't very dynamic and so probably won't replace Jared Cook's production at the position, but with time could be a valuable piece similar to veteran Lee Smith. He will likely begin his career on special teams and come in as an extra blocker when needed, but could get immediate playing time as the Raiders don't have any proven starters at TE.
5th Rd - #149: Hunter Renfrow, WR, Clemson
The Clemson Raiders. Mayock and Gruden triple dip the national champs and take Renfrow here. Renfrow runs crisp routes and has good hands. His future is in the slot. Antonio Brown and Tyrell Williams will start for the Raiders on the outside, beyond that - Renfrow will compete with a crowded group that includes JJ Nelson, Ryan Grant and Marcell Ateman for time.
7th Rd - #220: Quinton Bell, DE, Prairie View
Raiders go with an intriguing project with their 7th round flyer. Bell played most of his college career at WR before switching to DE. Nothing wrong with gambling on an athlete in the last round.
1st Rd - #4: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
This was the "Raiders Draft Day" move everyone was waiting for. Ferrell was going to get drafted in the first round one way or another, but the Raiders took him in the Top 5. There are questions as to relative worth (many had him going later in the round) and whether he was the best pass rusher available - Josh Allen and Ed Oliver were on the board. Ferrell is a national champion and a prototypical 4-3 pass rusher. Some suggest that had Mayock been at his old job at NFL Network banging the drum for Ferrell as a Top 5 pick, it may not have been much of a surprise. He'll be a starter in 2019 for the Raiders.
1st Rd - #24: Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
The rumors that the Raiders were interested in Jacobs were confirmed when they took him with the 24th overall selection. Jacobs has a great story and not much wear on the tires for an Alabama running back. He runs violently and is a tackle breaking machine. There will be inevitable comparisons to the recently retired Marshawn Lynch - who has let it be known that he would return to the Raiders. Jacobs is penciled in as a 3-down back starter for Oakland, but others in the rotation will seek carries as well.
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1st Rd - #27: Johnathan Abram, S, Miss St
Abram is a hard-hitting box safety. The Raiders lack physicality in the secondary. Karl Joseph filled that role last season, but many suggest he might be better suited for a role that allows him to roam. Enter Abram. Gruden likes him to a Jack Tatum-type player, and his targeting penalties in college might lend some credence to that. He isn't a ballhawk, but he can rush the passer. It remains to be seen how the Raiders will deploy Abram, Karl Joseph and Lamarcus Joyner.
2nd Rd - #40: Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson
Do you think Mike Mayock watched the College Football National Championship? Mullen was outstanding in that game and was named defensive MVP. He has good size for a corner and is another physical addition to the secondary. He'll push for playing time against last years' starters Gareon Conley and Vance Worley, and compete with new signing Nevin Lawson.
4th Rd - #106: Maxx Crosby, DE, Eastern Mich
After taking Ferrell in the first, the Raiders double dip at pass-rusher and take Crosby to begin Day 3. Crosby is long and had a good history of production at Eastern Michigan. The Raiders like Crosby's potential but have challenged him to get stronger. He likely will challenge for a role in the rotation this season.
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| (Photo: Handout. Eastern Michigan University) |
4th Rd - #129: Isaiah Johnson, CB, Houston
Johnson is a converted WR and will need time to develop in his position. He is tall, strong and fast, but still very raw at CB. I think he'll mostly play special teams in 2019 - but with time could challenge for playing time in the secondary.
4th Rd - #137: Foster Moreau, TE, LSU
Moreau is a strong blocking tight end. He isn't very dynamic and so probably won't replace Jared Cook's production at the position, but with time could be a valuable piece similar to veteran Lee Smith. He will likely begin his career on special teams and come in as an extra blocker when needed, but could get immediate playing time as the Raiders don't have any proven starters at TE.
5th Rd - #149: Hunter Renfrow, WR, Clemson
The Clemson Raiders. Mayock and Gruden triple dip the national champs and take Renfrow here. Renfrow runs crisp routes and has good hands. His future is in the slot. Antonio Brown and Tyrell Williams will start for the Raiders on the outside, beyond that - Renfrow will compete with a crowded group that includes JJ Nelson, Ryan Grant and Marcell Ateman for time.
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| (Photo: Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images) |
7th Rd - #220: Quinton Bell, DE, Prairie View
Raiders go with an intriguing project with their 7th round flyer. Bell played most of his college career at WR before switching to DE. Nothing wrong with gambling on an athlete in the last round.
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