Oakland Raiders: 15 defensive players to target in the first round in 2019
By Brad Weiss
![COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 1: Nick Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after recovering a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Ohio Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 1: Nick Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after recovering a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Ohio Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fjustblogbaby-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fgetty-images-2F2017-2F07-2F1025887342-1-850x560-e1ef16bf148c025cb8ea240bddc49329ba83d169ada0f98933c456cdbafc9dd2.jpg)
Last season, teams actually threw the ball in Julian Love’s direction, and it did not really work out for them. Love notched three interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns, and in 2018, teams have really shied away from throwing the ball in his area.
That has led to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish getting out to an undefeated start to the season, as Love continues to establish himself as a first round prospect. In this Raiders secondary, there is plenty of talent needed heading into next season, especially in Rashaan Melvin walks, so adding a cornerback is something they are going to entertain with three first round picks.