Raiders: 15 defensive players to target in the first round in 2019

Oakland Raiders: 15 defensive players to target in the first round in 2019

By Brad Weiss | Oct 27, 2018

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) /

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SOUTH BEND, IN – NOVEMBER 04: Julian Love #27 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is knocked out of bound by John Wolford #10 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons after an interception at Notre Dame Stadium on November 4, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

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.

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