Raiders Mock Draft 2020: Receiver, Cornerback Are Possible First-Round Picks For Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Raiders have multiple first-round picks in the 2020 NFL Draft. The team has the No.12 overall selection after finishing 7-9 and missing the playoffs in the 2019 season. Las Vegas also owns the No.19 pick, which it acquired in 2018 when it traded Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears.

Here’s a mock draft for Las Vegas’ first-round selections.

No.12 Pick: Jerry Jeudy, Alabama

The Raiders moved the ball better than most teams last season, ranking eighth in yards per play and 11th in total offense. It didn’t translate into enough touchdowns as the team finished 24th in points scored. Look for Las Vegas to try and change that by using its first pick on a wide receiver.

Oklahoma’s CeeDee Lamb and Alabama’s Jerry Jeudy are the top two receivers in the draft. They put up very similar stats in their final college football seasons. Lamb had 127 catches for 2,485 yards and 25 touchdowns from 2018-2019. Jeudy totaled 145 receptions for 2.478 yards and 24 scores during that time.

The Raiders’ decision could be made for them since the New York Jets are potentially targeting a receiver at No.11. With some of the latest mock drafts projecting Lamb to New York, it could be Jeudy that ends up in Las Vegas.

No.19 Pick: A.J. Terrell, Clemson

There’s been plenty of speculation this offseason that Jon Gruden will try to find a new starting quarterback. Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert could be long gone by the time Las Vegas is on the clock. Jordan Love might interest the Raiders with their second pick, but there’s a good chance the Utah State signal caller will be a top-18 selection.

The best cornerback on the board might be Las Vegas’ target at No.19. The Raiders were 25th against the pass in 2019, and only the Arizona Cardinals surrendered a higher passer rating. Las Vegas hasn’t re-signed Daryl Worley, who started 15 games at cornerback for the Raiders last season.

Ohio State’s Jeff Okudah will be the first cornerback drafted, possibly going within the first five picks. C.J. Henderson from Florida State might be the Raiders’ choice if he’s available. Clemson’s A.J. Terrell could be the player that ends up in silver and black. Terrell was a 2019 First-Team All-ACC selection with two interceptions and 34 tackles.