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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Oakland Raiders kick off trade bonanza

By Erik Lambert

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 14: Derek Carr of the Oakland Raiders in action during the NFL International Series game between Seattle Seahawks and Oakland Raiders at Wembley Stadium on October 14, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 14: Derek Carr of the Oakland Raiders in action during the NFL International Series game between Seattle Seahawks and Oakland Raiders at Wembley Stadium on October 14, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) /
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LEXINGTON, KY – SEPTEMBER 22: Terry Wilson #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats is sacked by Montez Sweat #9 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Commonwealth Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY – SEPTEMBER 22: Terry Wilson #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats is sacked by Montez Sweat #9 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Commonwealth Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

4. New York Giants (via OAK)

Mississippi State. Montez Sweat . 4. player. 31. . EDGE

With his new quarterback in hand, GM Dave Gettleman is free to continue building up the roster. There’s almost a guarantee that he’ll put focus on the defense early. Giants teams have always been at their best when they have a good defense and the one in place right now is not good. The key to any defense is the pass rush. Since New York shifted to a 3-4, they need somebody athletic who can play outside linebacker. Montez Sweat is emerging as one of the best edge rushers in the 2019 class. He’s long, athletic, explosive and displays plenty of power in his frame, allowing him to win in a variety of ways.

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