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2016 NFL Mock Draft 7.0: Surprise at Number Nine

By David Harrison

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 21, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Taylor Decker (68) blocks against the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Taylor Decker (68) blocks against the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

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Kelechi Osemele is a great signing for the Raiders, but moving him outside doesn’t make much sense, so Oakland needs to add talent opposite of Donald Penn.

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Taylor Decker from Ohio State is in close competition for third-best offensive tackle in the draft with Jack Conklin from Michigan State.  Here, Decker possesses the attitude and athleticism the Raiders covet, and because of that he wins by a hair.

Behind a much improved offensive line the offense in Oakland will be explosive and Latavius Murray will become a fantasy sleeper the second this card is turned in.

 

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