Oakland Raiders: Seven-Round Mock Draft

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NCAA Football: Russell Athletic Bowl-West Virginia vs Miami
Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive back Corn Elder (29) and lineman Chad Thomas (9) defend West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Daikiel Shorts (6) in the second half at Camping World Stadium. The Miami Hurricanes won 31-14. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 4 – Corn Elder, CB, Miami

Miami Hurricane cornerback Corn Elder is a scout’s dream. Combining speed, awareness, and a high motor, Elder is also exceptional in coverage.

Another ideal trait Elder possesses is the ability to tackle in open-field, an anomaly for the Raiders in 2016.

Elder is skilled enough to play the outside, but he would serve Oakland best as a nickel corner. Similar to current Raider T.J. Carrie, Elder makes quarterbacks pay when sent on a blitz.

Not to mention, Elder took both a punt and kick return to the house at The U.