We are two weeks away from the start of the 2021 NFL Draft, Raider Nation. In the latest edition of the mock draft tracker, more and more linebackers are being tied to the Las Vegas Raiders. General Manager Mike Mayock and Head Coach Jon Gruden went out of their way to acquire veteran linebackers in free agency last year, but adding a top prospect in the draft wouldn't hurt. Get your draft caps on and let's take a look at which prospects the analysts are predicting could wind up in the Silver and Black.
Here's what the analysts are saying:
Previous Pick: Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky
| Pick | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 17 | Alijah Vera-Tucker | OT/G | USC |
Analysis:
"The Raiders overhauled their offensive line this offseason, trading away tackle Trent Brown, guard Gabe Jackson, and center Rodney Hudson. Maybe general manager Mike Mayock and coach Jon Gruden knew they could address the O-line in Round 1 because it's a deep class, but they still have voids to fill. Vera-Tucker is my top-ranked guard, but he really came into his own while playing left tackle for the Trojans last season. He could play either spot for Las Vegas."
| Pick | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 17 | Trevon Moehrig | S | TCU |
Analysis:
"The Raiders were one of seven teams to allow north of 260 passing yards per game last season. In a division with Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert, that's a significant issue. Moehrig is the class's top safety and has terrific ball skills, which might help improve the Raiders' total of 10 interceptions in 2020."
Previous Pick: Kwity Paye, EDGE, Michigan
| Pick | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 17 | Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | LB | Notre Dame |
Analysis:
"New defensive coordinator Gus Bradley requires a lot of speed, athleticism and coverability from his linebackers. Owusu-Koramoah gives you plenty of each. With Las Vegas signing Yannick Ngakoue to pair up with Maxx Crosby, I'm not as concerned about the Raiders' edge-rush woes as I was before free agency.
| Pick | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 17 | Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | LB | Notre Dame |
Analysis:
"The Raiders need an infusion of athleticism and playmaking ability on the second level. Owusu-Koramoah is a sideline-to-sideline defender with speed, instincts and big-hit ability."
| Pick | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 17 | Christian Barmore | DT | Alabama |
Analysis:
"Many mock drafts have Las Vegas targeting a linebacker here, but Barmore is a true two-way defensive tackle who can improve the Raiders' run defense and interior pass rush."
Previous Pick: Christian Barmore, DT, Alabama
| Pick | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 17 | Micah Parsons | LB | Penn State |
Analysis:
"I could totally see Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock loving the upside Parsons provides at the linebacker spot."
View the top 50 prospects leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah.
QB Trevor Lawrence - Clemson
TE Kyle Pitts - Florida
WR Ja'Marr Chase - LSU
QB Zach Wilson - BYU
WR Jaylen Waddle - Alabama
WR DeVonta Smith - Alabama
QB Trey Lance - North Dakota State
QB Justin Fields - Ohio State
OT Rashawn Slater - Northwestern
CB Patrick Surtain II - Alabama
LB Micah Parsons - Penn State
OT Penei Sewell - Oregon
EDGE Gregory Rousseau - Miami
EDGE Kwity Paye - Michigan
OT Alijah Vera-Tucker - USC
CB Jaycee Horn - South Carolina
CB Caleb Farley - Virginia Tech
LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah - Notre Dame
S Trevon Moehrig - TCU
RB Travis Etienne - Clemson
RB Najee Harris - Alabama
EDGE Jaelan Phillips - Miami
WR Kadarius Toney - Florida
LB Jamin Davis - Kentucky
LB Zaven Collins - Tulsa
RB Javonte Williams - North Carolina
OT Jalen Mayfield - Michigan
CB Greg Newsome II - Northwestern
EDGE Azeez Ojulari - Georgia
DT Levi Onwuzurike - Washington
EDGE Jayson Oweh - Penn State
QB Mac Jones - Alabama
LB Nick Bolton - Missouri
OT Teven Jenkins - Oklahoma State
EDGE Joe Tryon - Washington
OT Christian Darrisaw - Virginia Tech
WR Terrace Marshall Jr. - LSU
WR Elijah Moore - Mississippi
CB Asante Samuel Jr. - Florida State
OL Landon Dickerson - Alabama
OT Liam Eichenberg - Notre Dame
DT Christian Barmore - Ohio State
EDGE Ronnie Perkins - Oklahoma
C Quinn Meinerz - Wisconsin–Whitewater
CB Kelvin Joseph - Kentucky
TE Pat Freiermuth - Penn State
OT Dillon Radunz - North Dakota State
WR Rashod Bateman - Minnesota
CB Elijah Molden - Washington
LB Jabril Cox - LSU
