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Raiders 2022 7-round NFL Mock Draft after the Russell Wilson trade

By Alexander Monfreda

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) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – DECEMBER 07: Tyquan Thornton #81 of the Baylor Bears celebrates a touchdown catch against the Oklahoma Sooners in the second quarter of the Big 12 Football Championship at AT&T Stadium on December 7, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – DECEMBER 07: Tyquan Thornton #81 of the Baylor Bears celebrates a touchdown catch against the Oklahoma Sooners in the second quarter of the Big 12 Football Championship at AT&T Stadium on December 7, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) /

WR. Baylor. 164. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. TyquanThornton. player. 28

Familiar face number two. Just like Kenyon Green, if you happened to glance at my last mock a few days back, you’ll see I had Thornton one overall pick earlier at 163.

The reason is simple – Thornton’s freak athletic abilities are too much for a team praying for a fraction of it to pass up on. Thornton ran an almost unfathomable 4.28 official at the combine and plays every bit as fast with the ball in his hands.

The Baylor receiver makes big plays happen, and as a result, he found himself crossing the plane 10 times. Three out of his four years at Baylor, Thornton averaged over 15 yards a catch; Two of those times he even surpassed 17.

As I explained in my initial description of the speedy receiver, the downfall is how raw his skillset is. The good news is, even though he’s a project as a complete receiver, he’ll make an immediate impact as far as splash plays go.

If a team was to pair Austin III with Thornton, good things will happen. Very good things.

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