Just Blog Baby
FanSided

Las Vegas Raiders Draft: 5 Defensive Winners from the 2020 NFL Combine

By Matt Holder

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 28: Isaiah Simmons #11 of the Clemson Tigers is congratulated by his teammates after an interception against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 28: Isaiah Simmons #11 of the Clemson Tigers is congratulated by his teammates after an interception against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
1 of 6
Next
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 02: Isaiah Simmons #11 of the Clemson Tigers runs with the ball after an interception against the Wofford Terriers during their game at Memorial Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 02: Isaiah Simmons #11 of the Clemson Tigers runs with the ball after an interception against the Wofford Terriers during their game at Memorial Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

With the NFL Combine officially over, the Las Vegas Raiders gained some valuable information about some of their draft targets.

The Las Vegas Raiders have a lot riding on this year’s NFL Draft. With two first-round picks and defense that has given up 29.2 and 26.2 points per game in the last couple of seasons, finding players who can help get stops will be a priority this April. Luckily, the NFL Combine shined some light on a few players.

While performing well during The Underwear Olympics doesn’t always translate to on-field success, the Raiders need to get more athletic on defense and that’s why the event is still valuable for general manager Mike Mayock and head coach Jon Gruden.

Of course, the film has to match but the prospects who had an impressive showing this weekend certainly earned themselves so money and hopefully, caught the eye of the two men mentioned above.

Here are five defenders who “won” in Indianapolis that Raider Nation should keep tabs on these next couple of months.

Home/Las Vegas Raiders Draft