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2016 NFL Mock Draft Version 2.0: Free Agency Week Edition

By David Harrison

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the crowd in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the crowd in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 25, 2014; University Park, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Taylor Decker (68) reacts after quarter J.T. Barrett (not pictured) scores a touchdown in the second overtime against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2014; University Park, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Taylor Decker (68) reacts after quarter J.T. Barrett (not pictured) scores a touchdown in the second overtime against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /

OT. Ohio State. Taylor Decker. 14. player. 28.

Veteran left tackle Donald Penn hasn’t re-signed, and with free agency just days away, it means his time in silver and black may be over.

Something helping the Raiders’ bargaining position with Penn is the existence of a handful of offensive tackles who could prove to be starters right out of the gates; including Ohio State’s Taylor Decker.

Decker is viewed by most as the next guy off the board after Conklin from Michigan State, and his combine performance helped him close the gap a bit.  Whether it’s Decker or Conklin sitting on the board at 14, the Raiders will take him, and entrust him to keep franchise quarterback Derek Carr clean and healthy.

Previously:  Mackensie Alexander – CB – Clemson

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