NFL mock draft picks 1-11 to kick off the new year!
By Brian Miller
Oakland Raiders – S – Derwin James
There is not a whole lot that the Raiders really need. They are team that is transitioning but they have a lot of pieces already in place. Linebacker is a very good possibility here and many think that Roquan Smith could land with the Raiders at pick 10.
The Raiders pick one spot behind the 49’ers after losing the coin toss tie-breaker at the NFL Combine a week or so ago.
James is the best pure safety in this draft and has already drawn comparisons to safety Eric Berry. That would be a bona fide hit if James turned out that good. He possesses similar traits and abilities. He is fast to the ball and can hit.