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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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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – DECEMBER 01: Juan Thornhill #22 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs for the end zone to score a touchdown after intercepting a ball intended for Tyrell Williams #16 of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter in the game at Arrowhead Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – DECEMBER 01: Juan Thornhill #22 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs for the end zone to score a touchdown after intercepting a ball intended for Tyrell Williams #16 of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter in the game at Arrowhead Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

Round 2 Pick 40: Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia

Original Pick: Trayon Mullen, CB, Clemson

Trayvon Mullen has the chance to be a solid corner in the NFL, but if the Raiders are not going to take Johnathan Abram, Juan Thornhill is a great replacement. Juan Thornhill proved to be one of the best rookies in the class, recording three interceptions, five passes defended, 57 tackles, and one touchdown in his rookie campaign.

In Mullen, many believe the Raiders have found their CB1, as he is not only a talented cornerback, but plays the game with incredible instincts. The cornerback position has been an Achilles Heel for the Raiders franchise for some time now, and they seem to have a solid, young core there heading into 2020.

Abram is likely going to be a special player at the NFL level, but after playing in only one game, we really do not know what he is going to bring to the table. Thornhill is a proven commodity heading into Year No. 2, and to get him in the second round would prove to be an absolute steal.

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