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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JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 30: Montez Sweat #9 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs reacts after a tackle for loss against the Louisville Cardinals during the TaxSlayer Bowl at EverBank Field on December 30, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Bulldogs won 31-27. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Montez Sweat began his college career at Michigan State, but it has been his work with the Mississippi State Bulldogs that has him in the conversation of being a first round pick next April. Sweat had 10.5 sacks last season, and already has nine in 2018, and has the versatility to play on both the inside, and outside at the next level.

Standing at 6-foot-6, Sweat already has 11.5 tackles for a loss, has a forced fumble, and has teamed with Jeffery Simmons to give the Bulldogs some scary figures up front. He has the kind of makeup you look for in an edge rusher, as he is downright nasty, and will do anything possible to get to the quarterback.

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