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2019 NFL mock draft: Josh Allen heads to the 49ers

By Brad Weiss

LEXINGTON, KY - NOVEMBER 17: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats drops back in coverage against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Commonwealth Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY - NOVEMBER 17: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats drops back in coverage against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Commonwealth Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 29: Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (92) during the first half of the CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl between Alabama Crimson Tide and the Oklahoma Sooners on December 29, 2018, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 29: Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (92) during the first half of the CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl between Alabama Crimson Tide and the Oklahoma Sooners on December 29, 2018, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

28. . Defensive Tackle. Alabama. Quinnen Williams. 4. player

The Oakland Raiders hold three picks in the first round next April, which is a good thing, considering they have a ton of holes up and down their roster. Their first selection will come at No. 4 overall, and despite the need for a true pass rusher, they may decide to pick the best player available.

That player is Quinnen Williams from Alabama, who has the potential to be an Aaron Donald-type at the next level. During his time with the Crimson Tide, Williams displayed the kind of talent that is going to land him at the top of the 2019 NFL Draft, and if he does fall to No. 4, the Raiders would be wise to select him.

Oakland had the worst rush in football last season, finishing dead last in the league in sacks with 13. They brought in Mike Mayock, a former draft analyst for the NFL Network to be their general manager this past week, so having him and Jon Gruden collaborating on picks should help this franchise immensely.

This is going to be a multi-year rebuild for the Raiders, who have over $70 million in salary cap space as well this offseason. They did a nice job bringing in talented players during the 2018 NFL Draft, including PJ Hall and Maurice Hurst, two guys who play Williams’ position, but would certainly welcome his presence up front.

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