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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JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 30: Montez Sweat #9 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs reacts after a tackle for loss against the Louisville Cardinals during the TaxSlayer Bowl at EverBank Field on December 30, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Bulldogs won 31-27. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Montez Sweat, EDGE, Mississippi State

The Raiders traded their best defensive player of the last two decades or more to the Chicago Bears.

Khalil Mack was the superstar the Raiders’ defense so desperately lacked this past season, and they need to find a way to replace him right away.

Sweat was on the opposite sideline of the Raiders at the Senior Bowl, but he was a game wrecker all week. He has insane length, speed, explosiveness, and ability to finish off the edge.

The Raiders could look to a number of players in round one to address their pass rush, but Sweat would be a surprise given he’s not been considered a unanimous top five player and the fact that an issue with his heart popped up at the Scouting Combine.

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