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Oakland Raiders: 5 players that make sense at No. 4 overall

By Brad Weiss

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Oakland Raiders during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Oakland Raiders during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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LEXINGTON, KY – SEPTEMBER 22: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates during the 28-7 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Commonwealth Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY – SEPTEMBER 22: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates during the 28-7 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Commonwealth Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Josh Allen, Edge, Kentucky

One player who is starting to gain steam is Josh Allen from Kentucky, who is fresh off an incredible performance against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Wildcats’ bowl game win. Allen is a guy who can play both outside linebacker, and defensive end, two positions of serious need on this current Raiders roster.

Allen has blazing speed, and is one of the better athletes this draft class has to offer. He is a guy that is going to be a menace on the defensive side of the ball at the next level, and the Raiders need someone who can come in and dominate in year one.

With the fourth overall pick, Allen could absolutely be gone by the time the Raiders pick, but if he is available, they have to take a serious look at him. He was able to do big things at Kentucky, and would be a potential Rookie of the Year candidate in Paul Guenther’s defense.

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