2019 NFL Mock Draft: Oakland Raiders Do the Unthinkable
By Erik Lambert
![OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 09: Khalil Mack #52 of the Oakland Raiders reacts after a play against the San Diego Chargers during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 9, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 09: Khalil Mack #52 of the Oakland Raiders reacts after a play against the San Diego Chargers during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 9, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/ff0a107adf27361296f849fa32f31630c6aa6fb3f5fe8c68621b768810f1fccf.jpg)
15. Detroit Lions
Boston College. Zach Allen . 15. player. 50. . DE
Ezekiel Ansah will play out his franchise tag contract in 2018. While not a huge surprise, it does put added pressure on the Detroit Lions. If they can’t sign him to a new deal before next March, they’ll either have to franchise him again or let him hit free agency. Neither is the ideal scenario. Either way, it’s apparent they need more depth on the edge. Zach Allen made not be pretty to look at but the guy is a grinder and a powerhouse. Don’t be fooled by the lower sack numbers. This guy spends a lot of time in the opposing backfield wreaking havoc.