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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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – SEPTEMBER 21: Matt Geiger #44 of the Old Dominion Monarchs spins toward Charles Snowden #11 of the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half during a game at Scott Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) /

888. . Linebacker. Cavaliers . Charles Snowden. 75. player

The linebacker position has been ignored year after year within the Raiders organization. With 2019 looking like another season in which Oakland is left searching for a stout linebacker to cover the middle, it’s time they draft one.

Charles Snowden is a ginormous linebacker that thrives in run-stuffing. With his large body-type, Snowden extends well, keeping the opposition away from his frame. At 6’7″ he’s pretty agile in space, keeping up with receivers.

He led the nation in pass breakups among linebackers, showing he’s not just a one trick pony in playing against the run. Although, he could potentially transition into an edge rusher down the line due to his extreme size.

Pros

-Tremendous length

-Attacking ball carriers

-Hand usage/ tackling

Cons

-Needs to bulk

-Man coverage

-Speed

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