2021 NFL Draft: Las Vegas Raiders rebuild secondary in 3-round mock

Round 1: What can Holland do for the Raiders?

Other than Abram, none of the 2020 Raiders safeties should be on the roster, save for Jeff Heath who provided depth in spot starts. With Joyner gone, the Silver and Black can do themselves a favor and select Oregon’s Jevon Holland.

Long term, Robertson was drafted to man the slot, so Abram needs a running mate in the back, and Holland could be just that.

The six-foot-one Oregon Duck is an athletic specimen, as his speed and awareness allow him to play all over the backfield. He could stand to put on some muscle considering the size of NFL receivers and running backs, however, you can see in his film he has a nose for making plays with his good recognition skills.

Though he didn’t play in 2020, Holland nabbed ten passes defensed and nine interceptions from 2018-2019, showcasing said recognition.

Speaking of big plays, another strength of Holland’s game is special teams. In 2019, he returned 16 punts, totaling 244 yards while averaging 15.3 yards a return.

Holland can literally line up at any position including the slot, considering he’d be an instant starter, this pick should be a no-brainer. A potential backfield of Holland, Abram, Robertson, along with Mullen and Damon Arnette, would be speedy, hard-hitting, and dangerous for opponents.