5. player. 28. After picking up Chesson, a big receiver, in Round 4, the Raiders still need a smaller, fast, shifty slot receiver. The Chiefs stole Hill last year so this year, the Raiders take K.D. Cannon a round before he’s projected to go. Carr has a big arm so the Raiders should look to surround him with speed.
<p>The Chiefs’ corners aren’t very fast so when the safety helps on Amari Cooper, the Raiders can exploit another mismatch. Then once he’s beaten his man a few times, the safety helps on him, leaving Cooper open for big plays. It will also open things up for Michael Crabtree underneath and in the intermediate area.</p>
<p>Speaking of underneath routes, Cannon did much more of that in 2016 himself as he runs well after the catch. For all of his game-winners, Seth Roberts drops way too many passes to be a slot receiver. So Cannon can upgrade the Raiders there while Roberts can come in when the game is on the line.</p>
<p>With his speed, Cannon can return kicks while Jackson stays on the field to return punts. Right now, the Raiders have excellent special teams units but don’t have that threat to take it to the house. This pick here would have the Raiders two guys that could do such a thing.</p>. WR. Baylor. K.D. Cannon