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2022 NFL 7-Round Mock Draft: Las Vegas Raiders fix offensive voids early

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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Nov 20, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Coby Bryant (7) yells to his team during the second half of the game against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Coby Bryant (7) yells to his team during the second half of the game against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports /

2022 NFL 7-Round Mock Draft: Las Vegas Raiders fix offensive voids early

player. 830. . Cornerback. Bearcats . Coby Bryant. 120

The Cincinnati Bearcats had a tremendous 2021 college football season, playing their way to an undefeated year, and punching their ticket to the College Football Playoff. A lot of their success had to do with their defense, especially in the secondary, where Ahmad Gardner and Coby Bryant were one of the better cornerback duos in the country.

Bryant was one of the best defensive backs in all of America, winning the Jim Thorpe Award, and significantly improving his draft status. Based on his talent, he could be way gone by Day 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft, but if he is still available, he is the kind of player who can help the Raiders in Year 1, and play significant minutes.

In the Bearcats College Football Playoff game, Bryant actually switched his number to No. 8 to honor the late, great Kobe Bryant. This is a kid who can come in and provide solid depth on the outside, and in the slot, and maybe, Mayock finds another stud cornerback on Day 3.

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