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Raiders 2020 7-round mock draft: Las Vegas trades up into second 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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TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – SEPTEMBER 07: Henry Ruggs III #11 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes for a touchdown on the opening play against 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 rushes for a touchdown on the opening play against New Mexico State Aggies at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Crimson Tide . Henry Ruggs III. 14. player. 829. . Wide Receiver

Henry Ruggs III has shown up as a selection for the Raiders on a ton of mock drafts recently, and he shows up once again here. The Raiders not only need a WR1 next year, but they also need a receiver with some explosiveness that can open up the field and make plays every time he touches the ball.

Ruggs is highly regarded as the fastest wide receiver in college football, and if he runs a 40 at the combine, everyone will see this. Ruggs can do it all for head coach Jon Gruden, whether it is using his speed to create separation and get open downfield, or whether it is running short, quick routes and being a yards after catch machine.

Gruden would be able to have a lot of fun with his play-calling with Ruggs, something that he cannot do with any receiver currently on the roster. If he is available when the Raiders are up to pick, I am fairly confident that they select him.

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