2016 NFL Mock Draft Version 1.1: Shaking Up the First Round

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Sep 27, 2014; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers cornerback MacKensie Alexander (2) and cornerback Garry Peters (26) celebrate after breaking up a pass during the first quarter against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2014; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers cornerback MacKensie Alexander (2) and cornerback Garry Peters (26) celebrate after breaking up a pass during the first quarter against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

His competitiveness matches the Raiders’ storied history, but he plays with an efficiency and technique which should leave him out of the Raiders’ penalty focused tradition.

In a division featuring cornerbacks like Bradley Roby and Marcus Peters, it’s time for the Raiders to bring in the next great young AFC West defensive back.

Previously:  Mackensie Alexander – CB – Clemson

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Mackensie Alexander

CB, Clemson

Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders

Oakland needs cornerback help, and Mackensie Alexander from Clemson can give them the help they need.  A man-coverage dynamo, Alexander has the ability and competitiveness to give the Raiders security on one half of the field most teams don’t enjoy.

His competitiveness matches the Raiders’ storied history, but he plays with an efficiency and technique which should leave him out of the Raiders’ penalty focused tradition.

In a division featuring cornerbacks like Bradley Roby and Marcus Peters, it’s time for the Raiders to bring in the next great young AFC West defensive back.

Previously:  Mackensie Alexander – CB – Clemson

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