Dave Ziegler reloads the Raiders in 2022 7-Round NFL Mock Draft

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KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 30: Alontae Taylor #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers runs off the field after the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Neyland Stadium on November 30, 2019, in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images) /

4th Round, CB Alontae Taylor, Tennessee

The Raiders need to take a long look at their cornerbacks. If Gus Bradley’s gone, where does that leave Casey Hayward? He could end up following Bradley wherever he goes, and fans saw Trayvon Mullen struggle with injuries last year. Also, Damon Arnette is long gone, so this leaves a hole at cornerback, but it can be filled by Tennessee’s Alontae Taylor.

A defensive back that comes into the NFL with an 81.1 PFF coverage grade along with an 85.5 run defense grade has a solid foundation. In total, Taylor amassed ten pass deflections, three interceptions, and three tackles for a loss in the last three years. While cornerback may be third on the list of needs for the Raiders, it’s still a need and Taylor would fill an inevitable hole.

5th Round, OL Jamaree Salyer, Georgia

Even though the Raiders picked up Penning in the first round, the interior line still needs help. Drafting Jamaree Salyer will alleviate the need for quality depth. The six-foot-four, 325-pound lineman from Georgia is built like a tank, with an imposing frame and noticeable arm length.

He’ll likely be a backup coming into the NFL but has the necessary tools to be a starter one day. He has acute awareness and shoots out of his stance, making him a true interior anchor with heavy hands who barrels incoming defensive linemen.

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