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NFL Draft 2019 Results: Analysis on all Oakland Raiders draft picks

By Jose Sanchez III

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Josh Jacobs of Alabama reacts after being chosen #24 overall by the Oakland Raiders during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Josh Jacobs of Alabama reacts after being chosen #24 overall by the Oakland Raiders during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 8: Isaiah Johnson #14 of the Houston Cougars breaks up a pass intended for Cedric Peterson #18 of the Arizona Wildcats in the first quarter at TDECU Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 8: Isaiah Johnson #14 of the Houston Cougars breaks up a pass intended for Cedric Peterson #18 of the Arizona Wildcats in the first quarter at TDECU Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images) /

Round 4, Pick No. 129: Isaiah Johnson, CB, Houston

There was a clear goal and theme that Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock wanted in their players. Physicality. None of these players that they drafted are soft, which makes sense coming from a guy who loves grinders. Cornerback Isaiah Johnson falls under that profile and then some.

The Raiders selected Isaiah Johnson 129th overall in the fourth round out of the University of Houston. In the early goings of his career, Johnson was a wide receiver. He would then switch sides and become a cornerback where he excelled at, breaking up seven passes to lead his team.

Depth and competition was sorely needed for the Raiders secondary, especially youth. Now with the addition of Isaiah Johnson and Trayvon Mullen the depth with youth is strong. I wouldn’t expect Johnson to make much of an impact on defense, at least not at first.

It’s safe to presume he will get looks at defending gunners in punt formations, which is a great sign that he can jam effectively. Johnson will be a work in progress since his technique still needs polishing.

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