2018 NFL Mock Draft: Josh Rosen heads to Broncos

By Brad Weiss | Mar 7, 2018

PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins throws the football prior to the Cactus Bowl against Kansas State Wildcats at Chase Field on December 26, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Kansas State Wildcats won 35-17. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 04: Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith (LB35) runs in the 40 yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

28. . Linebacker. Georgia. Roquan Smith. 10. player

Will they go linebacker or defensive tackle? That is the question for the Oakland Raiders, who need a lot of help at both positions this offseason. Luckily for the Raiders, this draft class is loaded with talent at both of those positions, so they should be able to get what they need in the first round. While a lot of Raiders fans are clamoring for Vita Vea from Washington, Roquan Smith from Georgia has to be the pick.

Sure, everybody doing a mock draft is picking Smith to go the Raiders, but it is for good reason. He is the best linebacker this draft class has to offer, and he plays on the inside. The Raiders seriously need help at middle linebacker, even if they bring back NaVorro Bowman, as smart linebackers are needed in new defensive coordinator Paul Guenther’s scheme.

Smith had some issues during the Combine, including not benching due to a shoulder injury. He also pulled his hamstring while running the 40-yard dash, so the injury issues are a bit alarming. Still, he has the talent to be a standout player at the next level, and while 6-10 certainly was a disappoint last season, it will lead to them getting a top-10 talent in the draft.

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