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Oakland Raiders: 10 prospects to watch in the Senior Bowl

By Brad Weiss

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 18: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders looks on prior to the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on November 18, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 18: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders looks on prior to the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on November 18, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: Te’von Coney #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts after a play in the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: Te’von Coney #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts after a play in the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Linebackers

It is no big secret that the Raiders need some help at the linebacker position, as it is a position group that has been a weakness for some time now. Sure, NaVorro Bowman played well during the 2017 NFL season, but the group failed to perform at a high level in 2018, and will need some reinforcements via the NFL Draft.

Te’von Coney, Notre Dame

A standout linebacker for Notre Dame, Te’von Coney is a guy who could really help the Raiders immediately in 2019. A powerful middle linebacker, Coney has an incredible grasp of the game, and is a player who can make plays from sideline to sideline.

Coney was named a First-Team All-American by Pro Football Focus, and at the next level, will be a standout middle linebacker who can captain a defense. Oakland is missing that piece, and could get Coney in the second or third round in 2019.

Cameron Smith, USC

Cameron Smith has been a talented middle linebacker for USC for quite some time now, and many believed he would have been a first round talent had he entered the 2018 NFL Draft. While he is more likely going to be a Day two pick, Smith is one of those guys who plays with a great head on his shoulders, and is one of the surer tacklers this draft class has to offer.

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