Raiders: 3 players Las Vegas could trade prior to the 2022 NFL Draft

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 17: Cornerback Trayvon Mullen Jr. #27 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on December 17, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chargers defeated the Raiders in overtime 30-27. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

28. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Clemson. Trayvon Mullen. #3. player. CB

Likely trade value: Third-round pick

A projected starter in 2022, why would the Raiders trade Trayvon Mullen away? Well, this move is contingent on the signing of cornerback Stephon Gilmore. If Gilmore is brought on, he would likely be doing so as a starter. Of course, they also traded for another corner in Rock Ya-Sin from the Indianapolis Colts. With Hobbs playing the slot, there may not be a spot available for Mullen in 2022.

Similar to Ferrell, the Raiders’ new front office has no attachments to Mullen. They did not draft him and have had no part in his development. Mullen is also in the last year of his deal and missed significant time in 2021 due to injury. As everyone knows, the NFL is a “what have you done for me lately?” business, and Mullen was not available enough last season.

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by 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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That said, he is a quality young cornerback at just 24 years old. Playing a valuable position, there are plenty of teams who would love to add the former Clemson stand out to their roster for the 2022 season. As such, he may be the Raiders’ best chance to add a pick on day two of the NFL Draft, likely in the third round.

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