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2020 NFL mock roundup: Raiders add speed on both sides

By Jordan Alexis

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 07: Henry Ruggs III #11 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after this touchdown reception against the New Mexico State Aggies at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 07: Henry Ruggs III #11 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after this touchdown reception against the New Mexico State Aggies at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 01: Tee Higgins #5 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter of their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 01: Tee Higgins #5 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter of their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Draft Network – Joe Marino

Pick 14 – Tee Higgins, WR Clemson

Pick 20 – A.J. Terrell, CB Clemson

Well, it isn’t the same two players, but Joe Marino doesn’t have the Raiders going too far out the box as they add even more Clemson Tigers to the roster.

First is wide receiver Tee Higgins who is also a player many draft analysts have mocked to Oakland, and he certainly would fill a need. He’s not nearly the speedster that Henry Ruggs III is, but Higgins is still an excellent vertical threat given his height at 6’4 and ability to win contested-catch situations.  A large catch radius combined with great ball skills are traits any NFL team could use, so it makes sense Higgins is a first-round player.

On defense, the Raiders could be looking at a Clemson cornerback tandem if they decided to take A.J. Terrell to play opposite Trayvon Mullen. Much like Mullens, Terrell is a long, athletic corner with the ability to play man-to-man. He won’t be a great tackler, but could undoubtedly elevate the coverage in the secondary and possibly give the Raiders two young studs for the long term.

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