Oakland Raiders: Who could the surprise 4th overall pick be?

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 31: Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers reacts during the first half of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on December 31, 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

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COLUMBIA, MO – SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers passes against the Georgia Bulldogs in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /

Drew Lock, QB, Missouri

Why would the Oakland Raiders take Drew Lock fourth overall?

We all know how much Jon Gruden loves quarterbacks. We saw it firsthand when he was working for ESPN and every guy who came into the Gruden QB Camp was the next best thing according to none other than Gruden himself.

He fed that QB lust by accepting the role as head coach of one of the rosters at the Senior Bowl this year, where he worked directly with Lock.

Imagine the Gruden QB Camp lasting an entire week with an incredibly likable guy like Lock.

It would surprise many — but not me — if the Raiders selected Lock with the 4th overall pick and then ultimately traded Derek Carr.

This next option would be a bit more surprising.

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