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2019 NFL mock draft: Jaguars land Justin Herbert

By Brad Weiss

CORVALLIS, OREGON - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks passes the ball during the first half of the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium on November 23, 2018 in Corvallis, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
CORVALLIS, OREGON - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks passes the ball during the first half of the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium on November 23, 2018 in Corvallis, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /
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COLLEGE STATION, TX – OCTOBER 06: Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Josh Allen (41) looks to the Wildcat fans during the game between the Kentucky Wildcats and Texas A&M Aggies on October 6, 2018 at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. (Photo by Daniel Dunn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
COLLEGE STATION, TX – OCTOBER 06: Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Josh Allen (41) looks to the Wildcat fans during the game between the Kentucky Wildcats and Texas A&M Aggies on October 6, 2018 at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. (Photo by Daniel Dunn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

. OLB/Edge. Kentucky. Josh Allen. 2. player. 28

All eyes will be on the Oakland Raiders next April, as they currently hold three first round picks in the 2019 NFL Draft. Their first pick, which they have earned by winning only three games all season long, will likely be focused on an edge rusher, as they traded away the best in the game at getting after the quarterback in Khalil Mack prior to the 2018 campaign.

The best case scenario for the Silver and Black would be losing the rest of their games, and seeing Arizona win one, giving them the first overall pick, and selecting Nick Bosa. However, if they do end up at No. 2, they may look to go with a player like Josh Allen from Kentucky, who can fill a couple of holes on their defense next season.

Allen is an elite edge rusher, and has the ability to play on the edge, as well as at outside linebacker. The Raiders have holes in both those areas, and Allen may be the best overall defensive athlete this draft class has to offer.

There are a number of ways the Raiders could go here, as their defense is terrible this season, and adding a player like Quinnen Williams from Alabama also makes sense. This Raiders team is going to look a lot different next season, and the hope for Raider Nation is that they can hit a home run with their three first rounders in April.

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