Las Vegas Raiders add a ballhawk in Amik Robertson
By Brad Weiss
The Las Vegas Raiders continue to fill their biggest needs, adding Louisiana Tech cornerback Amik Robertson at pick No. 139 overall in the fourth round.
The Las Vegas Raiders have apparently wrapped up their 2020 NFL Draft by adding another cornerback, bringing in Amik Robertson from Louisiana Tech. Robertson joins Damon Arnette, who the Raiders took with the No. 19 overall selection in the first round, bolstering the secondary via the draft.
A Louisiana native, Robertson became a starter for Louisiana Tech as a freshman, and never relinquished his starting duties. An All-American, Robertson may not be the biggest cornerback in this draft class, but he makes up for his size with the way he plays the game, and he will be a perfect fit in Las Vegas.
In our recent dueling mocks, I liked the Raiders to take Robertson at No. 80 overall, but getting him in the fourth round brings even more value. This is a kid who can come in and be a solid depth piece at cornerback, as the team looks to continue to add to a group that was a major weakness last season.
With Trayvon Mullen returning, as well as the additions of Arnette and Robertson, the group is improved over last season.
During his three-year career at Louisiana Tech, Robertson had at least four interceptions every season, including two years with five. He has an incredible nose for the ball, and is an absolute playmaker, as he racked up three defensive touchdowns in his career as well.
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With the Robertson pick, the Raiders are officially out of draft picks the rest of the way, although a trade could net them a pick in the fifth round or on. Robertson was a solid end to the draft if this is it for the Raiders, as they addressed cornerback and wide receiver in a big way, while also bringing in talent on the offensive line, a dynamic playmaker on offense, and a hybrid linebacker/safety.