2020 NFL Draft will help Oakland Raiders revamp the wide receiver position
Realistic targets
Laviska Shenault Jr., Colorado
Starting with Laviska Shenault, the Colorado product is a rare blend of size and speed. He is a fringe top ten pick like Lamb, but hopefully for the Raiders he drops a little bit. A fairly polished receiver, Shenault is a solid route runner with sure hands.
His build is like that of Juju Smith-Schuster at 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds. He has a solid frame which helps him maintain his balance, especially against press coverage. Shenault would be a great option for Oakland and would likely become their number one target as they move into the Vegas stadium.
Tee Higgins, Clemson
Tee Higgins is an intriguing prospect in the middle to late first round. At 6-foot-4 he is taller than Shenault but consequently he is a bit slower and a poor 40-yard dash time could hurt his draft stock. Regardless, Higgins has insane jumping ability and sure hands, making him a great jump ball target. Some have even gone as far as to compare him to A.J. Green.
Fans are calling for the team to trade for him, but wouldn’t it make more sense to potentially draft a younger version of Green?
Collin Johnson, Texas
Finally, Collin Johnson is a very interesting player for the Raiders to consider. The Texas receiver has flashed with Sam Ehlinger slinging him the rock and is a jump ball machine. At 6-foot-6 Johnson is the tallest receiver in this group, and his 220 pound frame makes him a very tough player to guard.
Drawing early comparisons to Calvin Johnson, obviously because of the height and jump ball ability, Johnson could be a tremendous option in the red zone.
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Regardless of who they fall in love with during the draft process, any of the wide receivers mentioned earlier would transform this Raiders attack and could make them a match up nightmare for teams in 2020.