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2019 NFL Mock Draft 1.0: 3 QBs go in the top 10, Redskins land defensive stud

By Jacob Camenker

KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 22: Jachai Polite #99 of the Florida Gators gets past Ty Chandler #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first quarter of the game between the Florida Gators and Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 22: Jachai Polite #99 of the Florida Gators gets past Ty Chandler #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first quarter of the game between the Florida Gators and Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 8: Ed Oliver #10 of the Houston Cougars warms up before playing against the Arizona Wildcats at TDECU Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 8: Ed Oliver #10 of the Houston Cougars warms up before playing against the Arizona Wildcats at TDECU Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images) /

28. . Defensive Tackle. Houston. Ed Oliver. 4. player

Ed Oliver was once considered to be the potential sure-fire No. 1 pick. After his freshman season at Houston, a year that saw him put up a ridiculous 22 tackles for loss and five sacks, Oliver had all sorts of buzz. But in a loaded class on the defensive line, his buzz has cooled off a bit.

This year at Houston, his third with the school, Oliver only played in eight games. That said, he performed well and continued to be a force in the run game, notching 14.5 tackles for loss to give him 53 in his three-year career. He has a good all-around skill set, but his athleticism and motor are what really separates him from the pack.

The one concern with Oliver is that he may be a bit undersized, as he hasn’t packed on a lot of strength at the collegiate level. That could change in the NFL, as he has the capability to add muscle mass, but the one weakness is how he deals with stronger players. That’s what may ultimately keep him out of the top five, though we don’t see him falling below this pick at this point.

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The Raiders need to focus on adding talent everywhere on their roster, and it seems highly likely that they will take the best available player. Their defensive line is lacking, especially after trading Khalil Mack, and Oliver could be a great fit at defensive tackle for them. He would give Jon Gruden a very good starter, and armed with three first-round picks, Gruden will really have a chance to rapidly rebuild the Raiders into a contender.

If the Raiders elect to go with a different defensive lineman, Clemson’s Christian Wilkins and Mississippi State’s Jeffery Simmons will both garner consideration here.

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