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2020 NFL mock draft: Raiders go all defense in the first round

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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DALLAS, TEXAS – OCTOBER 12: Kenneth Murray #9 of the Oklahoma Sooners during the 2019 AT&T Red River Showdown at Cotton Bowl on October 12, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TEXAS – OCTOBER 12: Kenneth Murray #9 of the Oklahoma Sooners during the 2019 AT&T Red River Showdown at Cotton Bowl on October 12, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Round 1, Pick No. 17: Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma

Going back to back on linebacker help may come as a surprise, but how great would it be to get the two best linebackers in the class lined up next to each other? Kenneth Murray can tackle and play coverage, something the Raiders linebackers struggle to do.

The team will be set at linebacker for years to come with this deadly duo. Utilizing both first round picks on the defensive side of the ball makes a lot of sense, especially with how bad the group looked in their terrible loss to the New York Jets on Sunday.

Oklahoma may not be known for producing a ton of defensive talent, as the Big 12 does not play much on that side of the ball, but Murray is a special one. He would be a perfect compliment to Simmons at the linebacker position, finally giving the Raiders a linebacker who can actually cover someone.

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