2019 NFL Draft: Implications of Kyler Murray going No. 1 overall

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How happy would Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock be if they pass on an edge rusher at No. 4 after missing out on Nick Bosa and Josh Allen, only to be able to select arguably the draft’s top prospect in Alabama’s Quinnen Williams, and then still find a difference maker off the edge like Clemson’s Clelin Ferrell late in the first round?

It would be fitting for Oakland to use the pick they acquired in the Khalil Mack trade on an edge rusher, and teaming Ferrell with an interior disruptor like Williams in the middle would immediately improve the league’s worst pass rush and give the team a defensive identity that was lacking a year ago.

Ferrell produced 27 sacks over the last three seasons with Clemson, with 11.5 as a senior. While Ferrell is good at getting after the quarterback, his top value might be as an edge-setter in the run game. Ferell and Williams together would provide a dynamic duo in that regard, which should allow the Raiders to take a drastic leap up the rankings as a run defense.

Alabama’s Josh Jacobs will be tough to pass on here, but with the Eagles making the trade for Chicago’s Jordan Howard, I doubt they would usurp the Raiders by taking Jacobs wit the 25th pick. That would make this a worthwhile gamble that Jacobs would still be available when Oakland picks again at No. 27.