2017 NFL Draft: KC Kingdom Staff First Round Mock Draft
2017 NFL Draft: KC Kingdom Mock Draft
Oakland Raiders – Trevor Beurman
28. The Raiders are coming off a extremely successful season and are padded with great benefits like a healthy franchise quarterback in Derek Carr and a powerful defensive end in Khalil Mack. Many though believe Malcolm Smith is not the answer at middle linebacker. Zach Cunningham should answer the call.. Inside Linebacker. Vanderbilt. Zach Cunningham. 30. player
If you were making a list of desired attributes for an inside linebacker, Zach Cunningham would check almost every box. Cunningham has drawn praise from just about anyone and everyone who has seen him play.
“He needs to be uncovered so he can fly around and just go get the ball. He didn’t have much help over there and he took it upon himself to make as many plays as possible. I love that mindset.” AFC East regional scout
Staff Reaction:
The Raiders are practically all set on offense, so a defensive pick makes sense here. Zach Cunningham will give them that electric run stopper that they desperately need and should put them as the top team in the AFC West. – Leigh Oleszczak