NFL Mock Draft: Week 14

By Brad Weiss | Dec 7, 2016

Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Austin Appleby (12) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) during the second quarter of the SEC Championship college football game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; IIowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) celebrates with the fans during their game against the Michigan Wolverines at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /

CB. Iowa. Desmond King. 31. player. 28.

The Oakland Raiders have been the surprise story of the NFL season, as their 10-2 record currently has them as the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoff picture. The team is loaded on offense, and quarterback Derek Carr has established himself as one of the best signal-callers in the game. Wide receivers Michael Crabtree and Amari Cooper are arguably the best tandem in the AFC, while running back Latavius Murray has run very well when healthy.

The issue for the team has been the play of their secondary, which has shown the propensity to allow the big play each week. Oakland brought in Sean Smith from Kansas City to be their top cornerback, but even he has had his games that have left the coaching staff scratching their heads. Fellow corner David Amerson has also played down from his career-year in 2015, leaving the Raiders very thin in the secondary.

Cornerback Desmond King of Iowa has had an incredible career with the Hawkeyes, coming back for his senior season this year to help the team to an upset win over Michigan. After being named an All-American last season, King was basically avoided by offenses in 2016, leading to him seeing a dip in his numbers. Still, there is no question that he was one of the better corners in college football, and should make a fine pro.

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