Oakland Raiders: Early 2019 seven-round NFL Mock Draft

8 of 9

NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 01: Bo Scarbrough #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is tackled by Kendall Joseph #34 of the Clemson Tigers in the first half of the AllState Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

Kendall Joseph. 195. player. 28. . Linebacker. Clemson

The Raiders have eight selections in next April’s NFL Draft, and it would make sense for them to double dip at the linebacker position. The fact is, the linebacker group has been porous at best this season, and they could use a nice injection of youth, and talent next year.

Kendall Joseph from Clemson is a guy who can do so much on the football field, and is not only a good tackler, but great in coverage. He is a guy that is going to be able to come right in and play early in the NFL, and despite the fact he is not listed as a top draft prospect, he would be an absolute steal in the seventh round.

Joseph has been a key player for the Tigers, and at times, he has been the best linebacker on the field for a defense that has been to two of the last three title games. He has the ability to play on the inside, or out, and the Raiders need guys who can be versatile on that level of the defense.

Home/Las Vegas Raiders News