2019 NFL Mock Draft: Projecting the first round after Week 7

The Oakland Raiders have a number of holes to fill before contending, but adding a tackling-machine like LSU’s Devin White would certainly improve their chances. As a sophomore in 2017, White led the Tigers with 133 tackles, twice as many as the next top-tackler.

Missing out on Nick Bosa hurts a Raiders’ squad that can’t seem to find a pass rusher *cough* KHALIL MACK *cough*, but finding someone who can hold down the middle of that Oakland defense would be a major accomplishment.

One thing about White is he’s a proven player. The week-in and week-out grind of the SEC tends to churn out some impressive linebackers, most recently Georgia’s Roquan Smith.

White’s used to winning, too, so he’ll join the Raiders with a mentality they expect. The Tigers have won at least eight games in each of White’s seasons.