2019 NFL Mock Draft: Kyler Murray headlines first round risers before Bowl season

NORMAN, OK - OCTOBER 27: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners warms up on the sidelines during the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Kansas State 51-14. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /

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LSU. Devin White. 23. player. 28. . LB

Months ago, we projected that LSU’s star linebacker, Devin White, would end up with the Oakland Raiders. We still believe that these two will find each other and live happily ever after. White is a tough, hard-nosed player who appears to embody everything Coach Jon Gruden is looking for in the leader of his defense.

The Raiders have acquired multiple first round picks and we fully expect them to utilize these picks on defensive players. White has 115 tackles so far on the year in just 12 games. That’s nearly and average of 10 tackles per game. Additionally, he won the 2018 Butkus Award.

The LSU Tigers have exceeded expectations this year, thanks to their defense. And their defensive dominance can be explained by White’s impact on the field. At 6-foot-1 and 240 pounds, White has the prototypical stocky linebacker body who can really bring some force in his hits. The Raiders will be happy with this pick for a long time.

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