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Oakland Raiders Mock Draft: Fixing the Defense

By Carl Cockerham

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; St. Louis Rams fan Tyler Funneman (left) and Oakland Raiders fans Anna Cornwell (middle) and Jesse Cornwell cheer at DraftTown in Grant Park before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; St. Louis Rams fan Tyler Funneman (left) and Oakland Raiders fans Anna Cornwell (middle) and Jesse Cornwell cheer at DraftTown in Grant Park before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 12, 2015; Fort Collins, CO, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers cornerback Jalen Myrick (5) makes an interception against the Colorado State Rams during the third quarter at Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium. The Golden Gophers beat the Rams 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Fort Collins, CO, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers cornerback Jalen Myrick (5) makes an interception against the Colorado State Rams during the third quarter at Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium. The Golden Gophers beat the Rams 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports /

2. player. 28. After a horrible start to the season, Sean Smith played very well so I expect more of that this year. I also expect fellow CB David Amerson to return to his 2015 form after having a so-so 2016. But that doesn’t mean the Raiders can’t use another CB. particularly one that can cover the slot. <p>At 5’10”, 200 pounds, Jalen Myrick is that guy as he has lightning feet and fluidity to mirror WRs. He’s also strong and has long arms for his size, making him just as effective in press coverage. And with that skill set, he has allowed a completion rate of just 39 percent over the last two years.</p> <p>Myrick also has 4.28 40 speed that would very much be useful to the Raiders immediately. Los Angeles Chargers WR Travis Benjamin and Kansas City Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill are blazers in the slot. And they have plenty of suddenness to go with that speed to make them difficult matchups.</p> <p>But Myrick has the short-area quickness, the long speed, and the fluidity to stay with WRs like that. A big CB like Smith have no business matched up on WRs like that and won’t be anymore. Myrick’s immediate impact makes for a big improvement in the Raiders pass defense with his matchup ability. </p>. CB. Minnesota. Jalen Myrick

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