Oakland Raiders: 5 players to target at No. 35 overall

By Sanjit T. | Apr 4, 2019

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Irv Smith Jr. #82 of the Alabama Crimson Tide carries the ball against the Oklahoma Sooners during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 28: Running back Josh Jacobs of Alabama speaks to the media during day one of interviews at the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama

The Oakland Raider’s haven’t had an explosive running back in a really long time. Although Josh Jacobs might go in the top 20, he could also fall due to running backs not being valued very high. If he were to fall to pick 35, the Raiders should draft him.

Josh Jacobs has been compared to Le’Veon Bell and Alvin Kamara, and I actually like those comparisons. Jacobs isn’t the typical back coming out of Alabama. Derek Henry, Trent Richardson, and Mark Ingram were all big backs that would punish the defenses linebacker. Jacobs isn’t that.

Jacobs is very quick and shifty with great vision. He’s also used all over the field. Not only is he a good running back out of the backfield, but like Bell and Kamara, Jacobs was used in the slot at wideout many times. Jacobs is a quick patience back, who isn’t scared of contact. He is ranked as the #1 back this year but could fall due to the value of running backs.

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