2009 B/R NFL Mock Draft, You Make the Call: Oakland Raiders

1.  Detroit Lions:  Andre Smith; Offensive Tackle, Alabama

2.  St. Louis Rams:  Eugene Monroe:  Offensive Tackle, Virginia

3.  Kansas City Chiefs:  Aaron Curry; Outside Linebacker, Wake Forest

4.  Seattle Seahawks:  Michael Crabtree; Wide Receiver, Texas Tech

5.  Cleveland Browns:  Malcolm Jenkins; Cornerback, Ohio State

With the sixth pick in the 2009 Bleacher Report NFL Mock Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select...B.J. Raji; Defensive Tackle, Boston College. The Oakland Raiders are now on the clock.

It was a back and forth race between Raji and Rey Maualuga for the sixth overall pick, but Raji edged him out in the end, giving the Bengals a foundation to build their defense around. A great pick by the fans.

Heading to the West Coast, we will now take a look at the Oakland Raiders, who failed to live up to the high expectations of their fans in 2008. Lane Kiffin was fired in the early goings of the season, and interim head coach Tom Cable's 4-8 record was good enough to net him the long term job in Oakland. 

The Raiders can't afford another bust with this pick, and here is what I feel are the team's top needs heading into draft day:

1.  Offensive Tackle

2.  Wide Receiver

3.  Defensive Tackle

4.  Guard

5.  Cornerback

6.  Defensive End

You make the call Raiders fans, so vote in the poll for who you think should be the seventh pick in this year's NFL Draft!

1.  Jason Smith; Offensive Tackle, Baylor

Smith is the most athletic tackle in the draft. He is a converted tight end who can play either right or left tackle, and he could be a staple for years to come on the offensive line.

2.  Jeremy Maclin; Wide Receiver, Missouri

Maclin is just the type of player that Al Davis craves. He is very, very fast, and has game changing abilities at wide receiver, kick returner, and punt returner. This guy has great potential at the next level.

3.  Michael Oher; Offensive Tackle, Mississippi

Oher's stock has dropped off quite a bit, but he could still be an option for the Raiders come draft day. He has the potential to be a dominant left tackle in the league for years.

4.  Rey Maualuga; Middle Linebacker, USC

Middle linebacker is by no means a glaring need for the Raiders, but if they add him they could potentially have the best trio of LB's in the NFL with Maualuga, Kirk Morrison, and Thomas Howard. The only problem is that Morrison or Maualuga would be out of place on the outside.

5.  Everette Brown; Defensive End, Florida State

The Raiders have Derrick Burgess at one end, but lack a true playmaker on the other.  Brown could step right in and be a pass rushing fiend for Oakland. 

There you have it Raiders fans, now make your voice heard and vote for the player most worthy of the seventh overall pick!