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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OXFORD, MS – SEPTEMBER 15: Jordan Ta’amu #10 of the Mississippi Rebels runs with the ball as Anfernee Jennings #33 of the Alabama Crimson Tide defends during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

One of the more underrated linebackers in this draft class is Anfernee Jennings from Alabama, who has a tremendous nose for the ball. He is not only great at getting the edge and getting after the quarterback, but he is a guy who can either play inside, or outside linebacker, making him a versatile talent.

Some have Jennings going in the second round, but the Raiders may want to get him later in round one, if their picks are as staggered as they are expected to be. Jennings has that first quick step that you look for in a linebacker, and the Raiders need players who can handle the outside in Guenther’s 4-3 scheme.

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