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Oakland Raiders 7-Round Mock Draft entering Super Bowl Sunday

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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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 01: Elijah Holyfield #13 of the Georgia Bulldogs is tackled by Kris Boyd #2 of the Texas Longhorns during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 01, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 01: Elijah Holyfield #13 of the Georgia Bulldogs is tackled by Kris Boyd #2 of the Texas Longhorns during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 01, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

131. player. 28. . Running Back. Georgia. Elijah Holyfield

The Raiders have an interesting decision to make when it comes to the running back spot in 2019, as Jalen Richard, Marshawn Lynch, and Doug Martin are all free agents. In addition, second-year back Chris Warren III led the NFL in rushing during the preseason, but was forced to sit out the 2018 NFL season after being placed on injured reserve prior to Week 1.

In the 2019 NFL Draft, Oakland could decide to add a running back, and Elijah Holyfield from Georgia would be a nice addition here in the fifth round. Holyfield runs with a nice blend of power, and quickness, and is a guy who could really do some damage in this offense if the team decides to turn away from both Lynch and Martin this offseason.

184. player. 28. . Tight End. LSU. Foster Moreau

The tight end position in Oakland was a bright spot last season, as Jared Cook once again led the team in receiving yards, and Lee Smith and Derek Carrier stepped up big time. In addition, Darren Waller showed flashes after joining the team late, giving the Silver and Black incredible depth at the position throughout the season.

In the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, Oakland may decide to bring in another tight end, especially if they cannot get Cook under contract. Foster Moreau from LSU is a solid pass-catcher, but he add so much to an offense in terms of blocking, which Gruden’s offense needs if it wants to run right.

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