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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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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) /

Sooners . Kenneth Murray. 18. player. 815. . Linebacker

Another reoccurring guest for the Raiders in mock drafts all over the internet is Kenneth Murray, and incredibly talented linebacker from Oklahoma, and for good reason. The Raiders have struggled at linebacker for years, and for some reason have completely ignored improving the position.

Luckily, I believe Mike Mayock will fix this in 2020.

Unless Isaiah Simmons is available, the Raiders should 100% take Kenneth Murray in the first round. Murray has the speed and athleticism to fly around the field and make tackles, as well as cover crossing routes and tight ends when needed.

Tahir Whitehead can rack up tackles, but outside of stuffing the stat sheet, what big plays has he made for the Raiders through his two seasons with the team? The Raiders badly need a playmaker in the middle of the field, and Kenneth Murray is the guy.

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