2018 NFL Mock Draft: Trade Winds Blow Early

Mitch Hyatt . 32. player. 28. Offensive line play was a key reason why Derek Carr has become one of the best young quarterbacks in the NFL. This is not something the Oakland Raiders can suddenly take for granted. Remember that Donald Penn just turned 34. His time at left tackle is nearing an end. That slot must be filled if this offense is going to stay on track, whether they’re coming off a Super Bowl victory or not. <p>Mitch Hyatt would be the ideal solution. He may not be the massive specimen Penn is, but he’s an athletic big man who doesn’t back down from anybody. His steady, reliable protection was a vital reason for Deshaun Watson performing like a superstar at Clemson in 2015 and 2016. If he can add a bit more muscle to his frame then Hyatt should be a starter for years to come.</p>. OT. Clemson