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2020 NFL Draft will help Oakland Raiders revamp the wide receiver position

By Thomas Wheaton

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Tee Higgins #5 of the Clemson Tigers makes a catch against 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Tee Higgins #5 of the Clemson Tigers makes a catch against 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Jerry Jeudy #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates his first quarter touchdown reception against the Clemson Tigers 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: Jerry Jeudy #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates his first quarter touchdown reception against the Clemson Tigers 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) /

Where will the Raiders pick?

At the top, guys like Jerry Jeudy of Alabama and CeeDee Lamb of Oklahoma scream number one type potential at the next level. Joining them as first round talents are Laviska Shenault of Colorado, Tee Higgins of Clemson, and Collin Johnson of Texas. Those are the top five for my money, but there are also arguments for Jalen Reagor of TCU, Henry Ruggs of Alabama, and Tyler Johnson of Minnesota who are all late first or early second round picks.

Seeing the message? There is a ton of talent at wide receiver this year and the Raiders would be remiss if they choose to forgo the opportunity to revitalize their receiving corps after striking out on Antonio Brown.

Unfortunately, if the Raiders don’t have a top five selection they will likely not be even close to sniffing Jeudy. In addition, Lamb will likely be taken in the top ten, and as it stands, the Raiders do not have a top ten pick.

That means they should be taking close looks at Shenault, Higgins, and Johnson. However do not worry, we will cover all of these guys in-depth as we get closer to the draft and have more tape to study.

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