2019 Oakland Raiders mock draft: Rebuilding the foundation

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COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 1: Nick Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after recovering a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Ohio Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

Top pick: Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State

Replacing Khalil Mack is going to take a village in 2018, but the Raiders can help themselves replace his productivity rather quickly if they’re able to get their hands on Nick Bosa.

In order for the Raiders to get Bosa, they’re undoubtedly going to have to finish this season with a top three draft choice.

It might seem like a bit of hyperbole to say that Bosa could come in and make the type of impact Khalil Mack had on games, but this is as complete of an edge player as you will find in college football and he’s probably a better overall prospect than his brother Joey was coming out a few years ago.

Nick looks on tape like he might test better than Joey did athletically. He may not test as freakish as Khalil Mack did, but he also might have a more developed skill set at this stage of his football career than Mack did.

Whatever team Bosa lands on is going to get a player capable of double-digit sacks from the start as long as he can stay healthy.

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