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Las Vegas Raiders 2020 Mock Draft: Raiders go on the defensive

By Nick Ellis

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: A general view of a video board as the Oakland Raiders pick is announced during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: A general view of a video board as the Oakland Raiders pick is announced during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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AMES, IA – SEPTEMBER 14: Running back Tyler Goodson #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes is tackled by defensive back Greg Eisworth #12 of the Iowa State Cyclones as he rushed for yards in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa Hawkeyes won 18-17 over the Iowa State Cyclones. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA – SEPTEMBER 14: Running back Tyler Goodson #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes is tackled by defensive back Greg Eisworth #12 of the Iowa State Cyclones as he rushed for yards in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa Hawkeyes won 18-17 over the Iowa State Cyclones. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

837. . Safety. Cyclones . Greg Eisworth. 92. player

The Raiders safety group is a lot stronger now than in years past, especially one Johnathan Abram returns. As poor as the passing defense has been this season, the safeties for Oakland have stepped up in big moments, such as Eric Harris‘ pick-six against Indianapolis, and Karl Joseph‘s broken up pass against the Lions.

With that being said, Joseph’s future with the team is still unsure, Abram’s injury could linger next season, and Curtis Riley should not be with the team next year. Greg Eisworth would be a great weapon at safety as one of the best tackling safeties in college football.

Eisworth recorded 87 tackles last season on top of 44 this season, as well as having an interception, a sack, and two forced fumbles for the Cyclones. Eisworth may not start right away, but the Raiders need depth at the position.

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