2017 NFL Mock Draft: Three Full Rounds of Mayhem

Florida. Caleb Brantley . 24. player. 28. One of the things that aren’t talked about much in regards to the Oakland Raiders defense is how little they get out of their interior pass rush. Indeed the duties of sacking or at least pressuring the quarterback sit squarely on the shoulder of Khalil Mack and the other edge rushers. How much better (and easier) could things get for them if they were able to find a defensive tackle who could shoot gaps into the backfield and squeeze the pocket? <p>Caleb Brantley would give them an opportunity to find out. The Florida standout is a classic three-technique style of player in that he uses natural leverage and an explosive lower body to generate a push up the middle. He already excels at tackles for losses. It’s not a huge leap for him to learn how to properly create pressure on the quarterback. If he develops the proper arsenal of moves, it will make life so much easier on Mack and the ends.</p>. DT