2021 NFL Draft: Las Vegas Raiders trade down in 7-round mock
Shaka Toney is a well-versed pass rusher that can win on the edge, but his size makes him a designated pass rusher at the moment. However, the Raiders will be allowing a player like Yannick Ngakoue to rush from a wide-9 alignment to win on edge, so the role is there.
Toney isn’t nearly the athlete that Ngakoue, which is why he will find himself far down the draft, but a player that pressures the QB at the rate Toney did in college can undoubtedly stick on a roster.
Playing receiver at Tennessee can be rough given the lack of capable quarterback play, and Josh Palmer experienced it firsthand. However, when he did get the ball, Palmer displayed a very nice skill set, notably when winning down the field.
His route tree seems pretty limited, but good size, speed, and the ability to track the deep ball are a good start entering the league. He also had a competitive showing at the Senior Bowl, which could boost him a bit. Again, this is another prospect whose talent is evident, but with so many receivers in this draft and a lack of production, Palmer could fall.