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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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 02: Linebacker Tuf Borland #32 of the Ohio State Buckeyes tackles quarterback Alex Hornibrook #12 of the Wisconsin Badgers during the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Tuf Borland. 178. player. 812. . Linebacker. Buckeyes

Linebacker is arguably the thinnest position depth-wise on the roster. While one just might not be enough, they could look to double up. Marquel Lee is currently the only linebacker under contract through 2020.

Tuf Borland is Gruden’s prototypical high-motor – tough as nails type of defender. Borland plays with a lot of anticipation who finds the ball carrier with quality vision through traffic.

Borland has bounced back nicely from a torn achilles, showing it doesn’t appear to have slowed him down. He’s definitely more of a ‘project pick’ that shows promise. A lot of effort with this selection that could turn into something.

Pros

-Hard-nose player

-Instincts

-Finds ball carrier consistently

Cons

-Needs to bulk

-Limited experience

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