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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) /
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20. New York Giants

player. 31. . LB. Notre Dame. Te'Von Coney . 20

Switch to a 3-4 defense demands a different sort of linebacker for the New York Giants. One of the first requirements is being able to play downhill, both against the run and as a blitzer. These are two qualities Te’Von Coney showed to have in abundance at Notre Dame. He had 11.5 tackles for loss and three sacks last season for Notre Dame. He has good size, is well-built and shows a capability for taking on blocks without getting consumed by offensive linemen. He’ll bring a physical edge to the Giants front seven and create needed versatility for their blitz package as James Bettcher continues to form the unit he wants.

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