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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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FAYETTEVILLE, AR – NOVEMBER 24: Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers throws a pass during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium on November 24, 2017 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – NOVEMBER 24: Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers throws a pass during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium on November 24, 2017 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

5. Cincinnati Bengals

player. 56. . QB. Missouri. Drew Lock . 5

If the Cincinnati Bengals are picking this high, it tells a pretty clear story. Andy Dalton wasn’t good enough again in 2018 and likely head coach Marvin Lewis is finally out. That should open up the quarterback position for its first major change in eight years. If it’s pure talent the Bengals are after, tired of the limited days of Dalton, then Drew Lock of Missouri will be their guy. Big arm? Check. Good size? Check. Accurate at all levels? Check. His biggest issues at the most are learning how to quickly process what a defense is doing. He can improve that with more experience and coaching. There is a risk to this pick, but Lock has the talent to finally elevate this team.

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