2020 NFL Draft: Las Vegas Raiders 7-round mock draft

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 29: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders looks down the field in the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during their NFL preseason game at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

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TUSCALOOSA, AL – SEPTEMBER 21: Henry Ruggs III #11 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs for a 45-yard touchdown in the first quarter after catching a pass behind D.Q. Thomas #12 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Let’s face it, since Antonio Brown was released the Raiders core of wide receivers has been extremely slim. Tyrell Williams has been the only wide receiver that’s found his groove within the Oakland offense. Darren Waller has emerged a nice pass catching option, but the Raiders find themselves in need of a playmaker to take the top off the defense.

Henry Ruggs III projects as a playmaker at the next level who can do exactly what the Raiders are looking for. Ruggs has legitimate 4.2 speed and has shown to be a lethal deep threat in the college ranks.

With Ruggs’ vertical explosiveness, he can blow by any cornerback, and at Alabama he’s shown how dangerous of a runner he is once he hits the open field.

Pros

-World-class speed

-Excels through traffic

-Natural pass catcher

-Fights for extra yards

Cons

-Slim body frame

-Route running (wins with speed and physical traits)

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