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Oakland Raiders 2017 Mock Draft: Anvil To The Hammer

By Erik Lambert

Sep 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dedrick Mills (26) scores a rushing touchdown against Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) in the third quarter of their game at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Yellow Jackets won 38-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dedrick Mills (26) scores a rushing touchdown against Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) in the third quarter of their game at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Yellow Jackets won 38-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 3, 2015; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles offensive lineman Roderick Johnson (77) lines up during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Florida State defeated Wake Forest 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2015; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles offensive lineman Roderick Johnson (77) lines up during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Florida State defeated Wake Forest 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

3rd Round

28. Protecting Derek Carr must be the all-consuming obsession of the Raiders every year. Anytime it looks like one of the five positions is starting to deteriorate, they must be ready to plug the gap. Donald Penn is starting to show his age at left tackle and right tackle was probably their weakest position in 2016. There is no harm at all in bringing aboard more depth and competition for both of those spots. Especially one with the raw ability of Roderick Johnson. <p>It’s so easy to forget when looking at Johnson that he’s still just 21-years old. He’s a kid. The rawness in his game is obvious, but there is no doubting the athletic ability. He moves so well for somebody 6’7″, 300 lbs. Throw in a pair of 36-inch arms and these are the makings of a true NFL left tackle. The question will be whether the Raiders show the necessary patience to get his mechanical flaws cleaned up. He is definitely worth the effort.</p>. OT. Florida State. Roderick Johnson . 3. player

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