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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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SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Trayvon Mullen #1 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates his sack against Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Trayvon Mullen #1 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates his sack against Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Round 2, Pick No. 40: Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson

Being the resident corner that I am here at JustBlogBaby, I couldn’t help but absolutely love this pick. Not only does it address the Oakland Raiders second glaring need, but they addressed by drafting an exceptional talent. Trayvon Mullen was taken 40th overall in the second round and was the second player taken out of Clemson by the Raiders.

Clearly, the Raiders wanted talented players who were embedded in NFL ready programs.

When it comes to Mullen, the Raiders had to have fell in love with his physicality. He doesn’t shy away from tackling and can assert himself in the run game. That is the likely reason they stayed away from drafting Greedy Williams since he’s soft against the run. Mullen is also a solid coverage guy in both man and zone, so he’s a well rounded corner.

Ideally it would be man coverage for him, but if the Raiders can develop him into a sound coverage guy then the return on investment of drafting him will be an insane steal. It’s safe to say the Oakland Raiders secondary is the most talented it has been in years.

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