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2016 NFL Mock Draft: Yarcho Mocks The First Round

By James Yarcho

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as the Tennessee Titans make their pick 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; A general view as the Tennessee Titans make their pick 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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Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman D.J. Pettway (57) and Michigan State Spartans offensive tackle Jack Conklin (74) during the game in the 2015 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman D.J. Pettway (57) and Michigan State Spartans offensive tackle Jack Conklin (74) during the game in the 2015 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Michigan State. Jack Conklin. 14. player. 28. . Offensive Tackle

You have a franchise quarterback in Derek Carr, a top wide receiver in Amari Cooper, and a solid run game with Latavius Murry. Now, protect the quarterback and open holes for the running game. Jack Conklin is a strong, physical mauler at left tackle that can be part of this offensive nucleus they have brewing in Oakland. Another player that solidifies the left side for the next decade is an asset the Raiders won’t pass on.

Oakland is not nearly as far away from contending in the AFC as people may want to believe. Helping curb the pass rush of division opponents Kansas City and Denver will go a long way in Oakland’s continued rise back to the postseason.

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