2019 NFL Draft: Staff predictions for the Oakland Raiders first round
By Brad Weiss
Brad Weiss’ picks
4. Edge Josh Allen, Kentucky
The Raiders need talent off the egde, and Josh Allen from Kentucky is certainly a guy in this draft class who can make things happen in that regard. During his time with the Wildcats, Allen showed himself to be an absolute menace in the backfield, and ended his college career with a dominating, three-sack performance against Penn State in the bowl game.
24. WR D.K. Metcalf, Ole Miss
When it comes to the 2019 NFL Draft class, there are a handful of guys who could go in the first round, and D.K. Metcalf from Ole Miss may be the most talented of the bunch. A neck injury ended his final season in college, but Metcalf is healthy, and possesses all the physical gifts you would want from a potential No. 1 wideout.
27. MLB Mack Wilson, Alabama
In order for Paul Guenther’s 4-3 scheme to work next season, they need a legitimate middle linebacker, and they could get one in Mack Wilson from Alabama. Wilson is a guy who has shown himself to not only be a dominant linebacker, but a guy who can captain a defense, and would be a perfect fit in this Raiders defense in 2019 and beyond.