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2021 7-round NFL Mock Draft: Las Vegas Raiders strike gold at pick No. 17

By Brad Weiss

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Oakland Raiders during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Oakland Raiders during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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Shaka Toney. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
Shaka Toney. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

Edge. Nittany Lions . Shaka Toney. 167. player. 806.

The big addition for the Las Vegas Raiders during free agency was Yannick Ngakoue, who will bring much-needed help to the pass rush next season. Last season, Maxx Crosby had 33 percent of the Raiders sacks, racking up seven of their 21, as the franchise continues to be one of the worst in the NFL in that category.

While there is not too much first-round talent at the edge rusher spot, solid options can be brought in on Day 3, and Penn State’s Shaka Toney is one of them. This is a guy who got better every season he was in Happy Valley and comes into the NFL as one of the more experienced edge rushers in this draft class.

The Raiders do have some solid talent at defensive end heading into this season, including Ngakoue, Crosby, Clelin Ferrell, and Carl Nassib. However, Toney would be another good depth guy to bring in as a situational edge rusher, especially if they decide to part ways with Arden Key this offseason.

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