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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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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) /

Round 3, Pick No. 83: Greg Eisworth, S, Iowa State

The Raiders could use more depth at safety, especially with the injuries and uncertainty at the position. Johnathan Abram was selected first round last year but went down with a season-ending injury.

Karl Joseph was playing well, but went down with a season-ending injury and is in his last year of his contract. If the Raiders end up without Joseph, Abram, or Harris at any point next season, the Raiders will need a solid player to fill their role.

Greg Eisworth is a solid safety prospect to keep your eye on, as he has the versatility to play both free, and strong safety at the NFL level. The Raiders have done a nice job adding talented defensive backs over the past 12 months, and Eisworth would be another weapon in the defensive backfield that the team would have control over for multiple seasons.

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