Oakland Raiders' Mock Draft and Big Board: Updated Day 2 Predictions

The Oakland Raiders decided to strike first at the safety position with the No. 14 overall pick in an effort to add the final missing link to a fiercely competitive secondary.

West Virginia safety Karl Joseph doesn’t bring the glitz and glamour in comparison to previous first-round picks.

Many Raiders fans hoped to land UCLA linebacker Myles Jack or Clemson defensive end Shaq Lawson, as both prospects slipped past the top 10. General manager Reggie McKenzie obviously went with the favorable choice, which also fills a roster need.

Critics questioned McKenzie’s decision to select another ailing defensive back at the top of the draft, but Joseph’s skill set flashes exceptional ability as a versatile safety.

ACL repair king Dr. James Andrews performed the surgery on Joseph’s knee. Joseph also sought advice from Los Angles Rams running back Todd Gurley, per MetroNews and WVU Sports reporter Allan Taylor.

According to an interview at West Virginia’s pro day, Joseph hopes to join his new teammates during training camp.

Of course, cornerback D.J. Hayden’s injury history replays in frustrated Raiders fans’ minds, but it’s a less dire situation. Gurley suffered an ACL injury in November 2014 and took the field 10 months later in September. Joseph tore his ACL in October and seems optimistic about the rehab process.

As for the player on the field, Joseph exhibited man coverage ability and a strong follow-through on his tackles, and Fox Sports draft analyst Joel Klatt raved about his leadership skills. With good signs indicating a speedy recovery, the Raiders have solidified their secondary. 

What’s next on the agenda? Is it a defensive lineman, linebacker or running back?

We’ll update the top-100 big board and walk through another mock draft for Rounds 2-7.

Top-100 Big Board

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In preparation for the next two days, here's an updated look at the Raiders' big board after Round 1. Obviously, prospects who were selected won't appear as options below.

We'll take a look at the best available talents to keep an eye on from Rounds 2-7. Keep in mind, the Raiders chose a safety in the first round. The result affects ranking order on the big board.

Oakland Raiders Big Board

Rank	Player	Position	School
1	A'Shawn Robinson	DT	Alabama
2	Andrew Billings	DT	Baylor
3	Chris Jones	DT	Mississippi State
4	Emmanuel Ogbah	DE	Oklahoma State
5	Jonathan Bullard	DE	Florida
6	Kevin Dodd	DE	Clemson
7	Myles Jack	LB	UCLA
8	Su'a Cravens	LB	USC
9	Kenneth Dixon	RB	Louisiana Tech
10	Devontae Booker	RB	Utah
11	Jason Spriggs	OT	Indiana
12	Deion Jones	LB	LSU
13	Mackensie Alexander	CB	Clemson
14	Austin Johnson	DT	Penn State
15	Xavien Howard	CB	Baylor
16	Jonathan Williams	RB	Arkansas
17	C.J. Prosise	RB	Notre Dame
18	Joshua Perry	LB	Ohio State
19	Carl Nassib	DE	Penn State
20	Nick Martin	OG	Notre Dame
21	Cody Whitehair	OG	Kansas State
22	Bronson Kaufusi	DE	BYU
23	Christian Westerman	OG	Arizona State
24	Shon Coleman	OT	Auburn
25	Kenyan Drake	RB	Alabama
26	Paul Perkins	RB	UCLA
27	Charles Tapper	DE	Oklahoma
28	Ronald Blair	DE	Appalachian State
29	Jason Fanaika	DE	Utah
30	Will Redmond	CB	Mississippi State
31	KeiVarae Russell	CB	Notre Dame
32	Jatavis Brown	LB	Akron
33	Javon Hargrave	DT	South Carolina State
34	Rashard Robinson	CB	LSU
35	Maliek Collins	DT	Nebraska
36	Jonathan Jones	CB	Auburn
37	Daniel Braverman	WR	Western Michigan
38	Keyarris Garrett	WR	Tulsa
39	Harlan Miller	CB	Southeastern Louisiana
40	D.J. Reader	DT	Clemson
41	Devon Cajuste	WR	Stanford
42	Ryan Smith	CB	North Carolina Central
43	Aaron Burbridge	WR	Michigan State
44	Kolby Listenbee	WR	TCU
45	Eric Murray	CB	Minnesota
46	Matt Ioannidis	DT	Temple
47	Derrick Henry	RB	Alabama
48	Max Tuerk	C	USC
49	Anthony Brown	CB	Purdue
50	Cyrus Jones	CB	Alabama
51	Jordan Howard	RB	Indiana
52	Evan Boehm	C	Missouri
53	Yannick Ngakoue	DE/LB	Maryland
54	James Bradberry	CB	Samford
55	Michael Thomas	WR	Ohio State
56	Jaylon Smith	LB	Notre Dame
57	Sterling Shepard	WR	Oklahoma
58	Sheldon Day	DT	Notre Dame
59	Leonte Carroo	WR	Rutgers
60	Scooby Wright III	LB	Arizona
61	Adolphus Washington	DT	Ohio State
62	Kentrell Brothers	LB	Missouri
63	Alex Collins	RB	Arkansas
64	Jack Allen	C	Michigan State
65	Austin Blythe	C	Iowa
66	De'Vondre Campbell	LB	Minnesota
67	Aaron Wallace	LB	UCLA
68	Kalan Reed	CB	Southern Mississippi
69	Rashard Higgins	WR	Colorado State
70	Vadal Alexander	OG	LSU
71	Joe Dahl	OG	Washington State
72	Isaac Seumalo	OG	Oregon State
73	Kamalei Correa	LB	Boise State
74	Connor McGovern	OG	Missouri
75	Tyler Matakevich	LB	Temple
76	Kevin Byard	S	Middle Tennessee State
77	Roberto Aguayo	K	Florida State
78	Sean Davis	CB	Maryland
79	Le'Raven Clark	OT	Texas Tech
80	Deiondre' Hall	CB	Northern Iowa
81	K.J. Dillon	S	West Virginia
82	Joe Schobert	LB	Wisconsin
83	Anthony Zettel	DE	Penn State
84	Kenny Lawler	WR	California
85	Nick Vigil	LB	Utah State
86	Eric Striker	LB	Oklahoma
87	John Theus	OT	Georgia
88	Zack Sanchez	CB	Oklahoma
89	Dominique Alexander	LB	Oklahoma
90	Rees Odhiambo	OL	Boise State
91	Jayron Kearse	S	Clemson
92	Miles Killebrew	S	Southern Utah
93	Nick Kwiatkoski	LB	West Virginia
94	Kyle Friend	C	Temple
95	Jared Norris	LB	Utah
96	Pharoh Cooper	WR	South Carolina
97	Jihad Ward	DE	Illinois
98	De'Runnya Wilson	WR	Mississippi State
99	Ian Seau	DE	Nevada
100	Brandon Shell	OT	South Carolina

Round 2, Pick 44: Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor

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Teams will likely pounce on Alabama defensive tackles A’Shawn Robinson and Jarran Reed well before the Raiders make the No. 44 overall pick on Day 2. Based on all 31 teams passing on UCLA’s Myles Jack, general managers obviously don’t trust the issues with his knee.

The Raiders should go with a healthy prospect who’s able to step in for defensive end Mario Edwards Jr., who could miss significant reps during the offseason. 

Baylor defensive tackle Andrew Billings improved his ability to disrupt plays in the backfield throughout his three-year collegiate career. As a junior, he finished with 5.5 sacks and 14 tackles for a loss in his best season. 

At 21, he’s still developing as an interior defender and is still learning the finer techniques at his position. According NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein, he comes from a weightlifting background and uses explosive moves to dominate offensive linemen in one-on-one situations.

Round 3, Pick 75: Kenneth Dixon, RB, Louisiana Tech

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Running back Kenneth Dixon’s quickness, ability to protect the passer and slippery run style serve as a solid complement to starter Latavius Murray.

The Louisiana Tech prospect carried his offense over four years as the focal point. Despite game plans to stop the dynamic running back, Dixon logged 5,452 all-purpose yards and 87 total touchdowns as a collegian.

Quarterback Derek Carr needs a reliable weapon catching out of the backfield. Dixon could have the best hands among all running backs left in the draft. He’s a smaller scatback type of talent, but he’ll add a new dimension to offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave’s offense.

Oakland may consider Notre Dame running back C.J. Prosise at this spot, but Dixon offers more experience and polish as an immediate contributor.

Round 4, Pick 114: K.J. Dillon, S, West Virginia

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The Raiders can acquire both starting West Virginia safeties from the previous year. K.J. Dillon showed potential to translate into a mid-round steal as a senior without Joseph on the field.

Similar to the Raiders’ first-round pick, Dillon flashes dual capabilities as a coverage safety or an extra defender in run support. As a senior, he logged 6.5 tackles for a loss, two interceptions and eight pass breakups. 

Though optimistic, it’s never a bad idea to acquire backup support for an injured talent, especially at a thin position on the roster.

Dillon could contribute in dime packages and sharpen his tackling technique on special teams coverage. His developmental traits should raise intrigue as a long-term option at safety after the short-term contracts of Reggie Nelson and Nate Allen expire, per Spotrac.com.

Round 5, Pick 143: Tyler Matakevich, LB, Temple

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Temple linebacker Tyler Matakevich won Defensive Player of the Year honors in the previous season as an all-around menace on the field. Before his recognition as a senior, he led the NCAA in tackles (106) as a sophomore with a true grinder mentality.

Matakevich concluded his four-year collegiate career as the NCAA’s all-time leading tackler with 338 in total.

As a senior, he expanded his impact on the game as a coverage defender, recording five interceptions and five pass breakups. He brings the energy, field awareness and above-average tackling skills to play either inside linebacker in a 3-4 alongside Ben Heeney or weak-side linebacker in 4-3 packages.

He’s not the big, fast or strong physical specimen who wows scouts, but he produces results in a bottom-line business.

Round 5, Pick 154: Nick Kwiatkoski, LB, West Virginia

Similar to the previous draft, Oakland goes with back-to-back linebackers in the fifth round. With the third West Virginia selection, the front office continues to rebuild the weak-side linebacker group. 

As a freshman, Nick Kwiatkoski played safety. Then, he converted his body into a sleek linebacker still flashing coverage skills against tight ends trotting downfield. He’s touted for his vicious and reliable tackling ability in the backfield. As a senior, he finished with four sacks and 11.5 tackles for a loss.

The Raiders need to stockpile potential substitutes for linebacker Malcolm Smith, who’s entering the final year on his contract. Most importantly, head coach Jack Del Rio stresses leverage and tackling to his players—a skill Kwiatkoski mastered on the collegiate level.

Round 6, Pick 194: Anthony Zettel, DE, Penn State

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At 6’4”, 277 pounds, Penn State prospect Anthony Zettel doesn’t check all the boxes as the prototypical 5-technique defensive lineman in size. However, he’s racked up 20 sacks over four seasons as a collegian.

Furthermore, he snatched four interceptions and batted down 14 passes while positioned on the defensive line. While playing in the trenches, it takes above-average athleticism and good hands to touch the football as much as Zettel has through his years at Penn State. 

The Raiders could use a defender closer to the line of scrimmage who shows a rare skill in blocking passing lanes in the pocket. Zettel isn’t likely to start, but he can certainly contribute as a rotational player within the front seven.

Round 7, Pick 234: De’Runnya Wilson, WR, Mississippi State

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Mississippi State wideout De’Runnya Wilson enters the league with a basketball background dating back to his high school days.

As a big-play wide receiver, approximately 77 percent of his catches resulted in first downs, per Lance Zierlein.

Wilson uses his innate basketball skills to gain an advantageous position over defensive backs. Due to his 6’5”, 224-pound stature, he’s able to outmuscle smaller defenders and create room to run after the catch.

The Mississippi State wideout could translate into a more reliable version of Andre Holmes, who caught zero passes in eight games during the previous season. His contract expires after the 2016 season, and the Raiders will need another go-to target in the red zone on the perimeter.

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