With the NFL Draft less than three weeks away, there is one name that is becoming a consensus at No. 12 for the Raiders. That name is Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy.
Jeudy has everything the Raiders are looking for in a No. 1 receiver as he has speed, route-running and the ability to win after the catch. He was uber-productive at Alabama and is a great fit in Jon Gruden’s offense as he can win from the outside or in the slot.
In a recent three-round mock draft by Luke Easterling of the Draft Wire, the Raiders were able to select Jeudy at No. 12 and then linebacker Kenneth Murray later in the first round. Take a look at why Easterling loves the fit of Jeudy with the Raiders:
Derek Carr and the Raiders desperately need a true No. 1 receiver after the Antonio Brown debacle blew up in their faces. While a strong case could be made for Oklahoma’s CeeDee Lamb or Jeudy’s Alabama teammate in Henry Ruggs III, the Raiders opt for the more complete prospect here. Jeudy will make an immediate impact for an offense that needs more big plays.
If Jeudy is available at pick No. 12, he does seem like the ideal fit with the Raiders, possibly even over CeeDee Lamb. Expect one of the top two receivers to come off the board to the Raiders early in the first round.
