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)
Kentucky has bee none of the more pleasant surprises in the SEC this season, and edge rusher Josh Allen is a big reason why. He has forced three fumbles, racked up eight sacks, and has defended nine passes already this season.
Allen leads the SEC in tackles for a loss this season, and has really gotten better every year during his college career. He is a guy who can play defensive end, or outside linebacker at the next level, and should reach double-digits sacks in a season for the first time in his career in 2018.