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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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Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Duke Riley (40) looks into the backfield of the Arkansas Razorbacks during the third quarter of the game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. LSU won 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Duke Riley (40) looks into the backfield of the Arkansas Razorbacks during the third quarter of the game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. LSU won 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 28. Duke Riley is an ascending player that has only started to scratch the surface of his potential. LSU is always deep at LB so it took him some time to make his way up the depth chart. If you look at his tape in chronological order, you’ll see that he improved as the season went on. <p>That one year of starting experience prevented from getting picked in the first two rounds. But the Raiders will be happy to see a player with Riley’s talent still on the board. At 6’2″, 232 pounds, he has great speed, running a 4.58 40 and great quickness with a 6.89 3-cone drill time.</p> <p>And he uses that quickness in the running game to shoot gaps and make plays in the backfield. His instincts are what really improved throughout the season, which is why he can play like that. In the passing game, Riley has fluid hips and great feet to go with his speed to stay with RBs and TEs.</p> <p>And whether it be in the open field or in traffic, Riley is a reliable tackler with some pop. He’s also dedicated to the game, which is why he improved and a good leader. Riley will become a star, helping the Raiders stop the run when he gets in their weight room and receives their coaching.</p>. ILB. LSU. Duke Riley. 3

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