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Re-drafting the Oakland Raiders 2019 NFL Draft class

By Nick Ellis

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 20: Josh Jacobs #28 of the Oakland Raiders runs with the football in the first quarter against Will Redmond #25 of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 20, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 20: Josh Jacobs #28 of the Oakland Raiders runs with the football in the first quarter against Will Redmond #25 of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 20, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 30: Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals is wrapped up for a tackle by Devin Bush #55 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter during the game at Heinz Field on September 30, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 30: Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals is wrapped up for a tackle by Devin Bush #55 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter during the game at Heinz Field on September 30, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

Round 1 Pick 4: Devin Bush, LB, Michigan

Original Pick: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson

When the Raiders selected Clelin Ferrell with the fourth pick of the NFL Draft, Raider Nation, along with the NFL world, was shocked. Ferrell by no means had a bad rookie season, but he did not perform to the standard of a fourth overall pick.

Most people would probably have the Raiders drafting outside linebacker Josh Allen here, but I believe if Mike Mayock had a second chance at this, he should pick Michigan linebacker Devin Bush. Bush proved to be a gamechanger for the Steelers defense and would fill a void the Raiders have had for years.

Bush can not only tackle and force fumbles, he also has the speed and athleticism to play coverage, bringing in two interceptions this year on top of 109 tackles. With Bush, the Raiders would no longer have to look for a well-rounded linebacker.

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