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Raiders go on the defensive in latest 3-round 2022 NFL Mock Draft

By Mario O. Tovar

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 12: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders leans on his helmet prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 12: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders leans on his helmet prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /
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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 Tim Warner/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 Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

The Las Vegas Raiders can build on their defensive success from last season with this year’s draft, and here is our 3-round mock.

The Las Vegas defense improved by leaps and bounds this past season. While it wasn’t an elite unit, it was a far cry from what it had been under Paul Guenther in the three years prior. Gus Bradley, a proven defensive coordinator, and former head coach came in and turned around the Raiders’ fortunes in just one season.

In terms of giving up passing yards, Las Vegas finished 13th for the year. As far as rushing yards went, the defense surrendered 1,943, which was good for 23rd in the NFL. So, assuming that Bradley returns under whoever is the new Raiders’ head coach, the organization would surely reload the defense again.

Again, assuming that the Raiders don’t make a change at defensive coordinator, it would benefit the team to continue adding defensive talent via the draft. The Raiders landed three defensive starters in 2021.

They could add two more in this year’s player selection meeting.

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