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Raiders can rebuild defense in 1st round of 2019 NFL draft

By Bryan Perez

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 01: Quinnen Williams #92 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after sacking Jake Fromm #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs (not pictured) in the first half during the 2018 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 01: Quinnen Williams #92 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after sacking Jake Fromm #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs (not pictured) in the first half during the 2018 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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STATE COLLEGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 01: Amani Oruwariye #21 of the Penn State Nittany Lions intercepts a pass in overtime to clinch the win over Corey Sutton #2 of the Appalachian State Mountaineers on September 1, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 01: Amani Oruwariye #21 of the Penn State Nittany Lions intercepts a pass in overtime to clinch the win over Corey Sutton #2 of the Appalachian State Mountaineers on September 1, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Round 1, Pick 24: Amani Oruwariye | CB | Penn State

The 2019 NFL draft is short on cornerbacks and if the Raiders want to improve their secondary, they’ll have to strike early on a cornerback like Oruwariye. The 6-2, 205-pound Nittany Lion is flying up the board and had a strong NFL combine (4.47 40-yard dash) to match his already impressive tape.

Oruwariye is a versatile defensive back who isn’t going to rely on a system or scheme to be successful. He’s solid against the run and has the kind of size and strength to re-route defenders when lining up in press coverage. He’s a defensive back coach’s ideal prospect.

The Raiders’ current depth chart consists of former first-round pick Gareon Conley and Nick Nelson as starters at cornerback. Translation? The position needs an upgrade. Oruwariye makes a lot of sense.

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