Over the next several months, there are going to hundreds of mock drafts that we read and discuss. However, one common theme in mocks so far is that the Raiders are targeting linebacker help at pick No. 12. That leaves pick No. 19 open for the team to find a receiver, which is their second-biggest need.
In a recent Draft Wire mock draft, the Raiders selected Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins with the No. 19 pick. Take a look at the explanation behind the pick and why he would make sense with the Raiders:
After the Antonio Brown debacle, the Raiders are still in need of a dynamic pass-catcher who can take the top off opposing defenses and also make plays at every level of the field. Higgins has a rare combination of size, length, athleticism and body control that would make him the perfect fit.
Higgins is a big-bodied player who fits the mold of a No. 1 receiver in the NFL. Through 14 games this season, he has caught 56 passes for 1,115 yards and 13 touchdowns. While his long speed might be a question mark entering the NFL, it wouldn’t be a big problem in Jon Gruden’s offense.
Higgins is one of the many receivers that Raiders’ fans should keep an eye on over the next few months. Considering the team’s need at the position and their love for players from Clemson, don’t be surprised if Higgins is one of the Raiders’ first-round picks come April.
