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12 players the Las Vegas Raiders could draft 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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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 28: Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb #2 of the Oklahoma Sooners warms up before the game against the LSU Tigers in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 28: Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb #2 of the Oklahoma Sooners warms up before the game against the LSU Tigers in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Offense

CeeDee Lamb- WR- Oklahoma

Between CeeDee Lamb and Jerry Jeudy, these two receivers are the most complete in the draft. The Raiders have to find a WR1 in this draft, and CeeDee Lamb would be the perfect candidate for that role. Lamb is an incredible route runner, has great hands, and the speed and athletic ability to create separation.

Jerry Jeudy- WR- Alabama

Jerry Jeudy has been considered the top receiver in this draft class for some time, and as previously stated, he may be the most complete in the draft, as well. Like Lamb, Jeudy is a great route runner with elite quickness. The Raiders cannot go wrong with this pick in the first round.

Henry Ruggs III- WR- Alabama

Another receiver the Raiders could look to bring some explosiveness into their offense is Henry Ruggs. Like Jeudy, Ruggs is a receiver out of Alabama, but he has a much different skill set than his college teammate. Ruggs has Tyreek Hill like speed and could completely open up the offense, making a big play at any moment.

Justin Herbert- QB- Oregon

If the Raiders decide to take a QB in the first round, Oregon’s Justin Herbert is the most likely to go to Las Vegas. Herbert has most of everything a coach would want in a QB; strong arm, great accuracy, and athletic ability to scramble. Joe Burrow is no doubt the top QB in the class, so if the Raiders want a QB, they will have to settle with Herbert.

Laviska Shenault Jr- WR- Colorado

Laviska Shenault has been all over the place when it comes to mock drafts, but one thing that nobody can deny is that he is a physical specimen. At 6’2 220, Shenault mixes impressive size with incredible speed, giving him the ability to catch jump balls, as well as be a YAC machine.

Tua Tagovailoa- QB- Alabama

It seems like people have forgotten just how good Tua Tagovailoa is after his injury and the success of Joe Burrow. Tagovailoa, before his injury, threw 33 touchdowns to just three interceptions, as well as 43 touchdowns to just six interceptions the year before. Drafting Tua could be a risky pick, but if he comes back healthy, he could be a star in the NFL.

Tee Higgins- WR- Clemson

Tee Higgins is another receiver who’s stock has fluctuated according to mock drafts throughout the year, but after the National Championship game, he could be one of the first three receivers drafted. At 6’4, Higgins has size, as well as speed, and the ability to make a big play at any moment. Despite losing his final college game, Higgins performance did nothing but help him going into the draft.

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