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Las Vegas Raiders: Recent 2023 NFL mock drafts show no clear favorite at No. 7

By Jordan Alexis

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 29: Anthony Richardson #15 of the Florida Gators celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Georgia Bulldogs at TIAA Bank Field on October 29, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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BOULDER, CO – NOVEMBER 5: Defensive back Christian Gonzalez #0 of the Oregon Ducks returns an interception in the third quarter of a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on November 5, 2022 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
BOULDER, CO – NOVEMBER 5: Defensive back Christian Gonzalez #0 of the Oregon Ducks returns an interception in the third quarter of a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on November 5, 2022 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Las Vegas Raiders: Recent mocks drafts show no clear favorite at No. 7

Daniel Kelly, The Ringer

The Ringer’s Daniel Kelly has been doing quality work on the draft for a few years now, and his draft guide is one of the more well-designed reports you’ll find. In his 2.2 updates, he does not go quarterback for the Raiders and instead has them addressing the secondary with Oregon’s Christian Gonzalez.

"“Only three teams gave up more passing yards than the Raiders did in 2022, and Las Vegas tied for dead last in interceptions (six). Gonzalez is a playmaker with high-end athleticism and sticky coverage skills. He will help from day one.”"

Kelly sees shades of Atlanta Falcon AJ Terrell in his comparisons for Gonzalez. The Raiders will have to improve the secondary in some way this offseason, and from all accounts, the draft seems to be deep with cornerback talent. Perhaps they can double-dip later on day 2 or 3, but a player like Gonzalez has all the tools to be a long-term starter for Las Vegas.

The truth is, cornerback has long been an issue with this franchise, but luckily for the Silver and Black, this draft class is loaded with talent at the position group. Gonzalez would be an excellent get for the Silver and Black at No. 7 overall, but he may be gone by then.

(Video courtesy of Pac 12 Network)

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