5 surprise players the Las Vegas Raiders could draft in the first round
By Nick Ellis
Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
The stock that Jordan Love holds among NFL front offices is completely unknown, as some have Love going in the top ten, and some believe he will be selected in the second round. Love is an entertaining, fun to watch quarterback that seems to be a high-risk high reward player.
I would be surprised if the Raiders selected a quarterback in the first three rounds, let alone the first round, but if they did select one, it surely could be Jordan Love. The Raiders have interviewed Love, and Jon Gruden has no doubt watched a ton of film on him, and he has a skill set that equates to the NFL game.
Gruden showed a bit of frustration last year about the style of offense that was being run in terms of no shots downfield. Whether he was putting the blame on himself, Derek Carr, or the receivers, the fact that he felt that way still stands, and if he feels there needs to be a change at QB, Love would fit what he seems to be wanting.