Oakland Raiders: 7-Round 2020 mock draft sets stage for Las Vegas

There are some valuable pass-catchers already in the Raiders offense. Tight end Darren Waller has emerged as a real playmaker while Hunter Renfrow looks like a weapon out of the slot. However, guys like Tyrell Williams don’t look like a long-term option for the passing game and the Raiders now need to get Justin Herbert more options to work with. Tyler Johnson can be their No. 1 guy.

Having the Minnesota product fall to the third round is a gift for this franchise. Johnson is a do-it-all type of player in a passing offense with the athletic ability to break open a defense for big plays but also with nuance route-running to get open and just move the chains. He can be the top receiving option for this offense moving forward, something they clearly need right now.

Linebacker has been a need for the silver and black for a long time. They’ve tried to put band-aids on the position with guys like Marquel Lee and Tahir Whitehead and, as expected, those guys have been unable to move the needle. And while the 2020 NFL Draft doesn’t have a strong linebacker class overall, they get a great player in the middle of the third round with Troy Dye.

One of the biggest concerns with Dye has been his size and strength. He’s unquestionably a phenomenal athlete but his lack of bulk and the notion of him getting bullied has worried some people regarding his NFL future. However, he showed at the end of this season — particularly in the Pac-12 title game against Utah — that he’s improved in that area. If he continues that trend, he can be a boom for the Raiders defense.