2018 NFL Redraft: Lamar Jackson saves the Cleveland Browns

15. Oakland Raiders: Courtland Sutton, WR (Kolton Miller, OT)

The now-Las Vegas Raiders used the 15th overall selection on left tackle Kolton Miller. Miller replaced former Pro Bowl left tackle Donald Penn, but his rookie season didn’t go as planned. The UCLA product struggled and looked outmatched in most of his appearances. In an article published on Feb. 19, 2019, Pro Football Focus’ Ben Cooper bashed Miller.

"When you spend a first-round pick on an offensive lineman, you expect him to contribute right away. Miller, though, had a disastrous rookie campaign. His overall grade ranked 81st among 85 tackles, and he gave up four more sacks than the next closest tackle. There’s plenty of time for Miller to put this season behind him — and he better do so quickly."

Miller improved by leaps and bounds in 2019, but he’s not good enough to justify a top-15 selection. Instead, the Raiders address their wide receiver room in the redraft.

In the actual 2018 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected Sutton with the 40th overall pick. However, in the redraft, the Raiders cut off Denver and steal their division rival’s greatest offensive weapon. Sutton produced passable numbers as a rookie, but he experienced a breakout season in 2019 despite shaky quarterback play.

Sutton hauled in 72 receptions for 1,112 yards and six touchdowns last year. The 6-4 SMU product is already well on his way to replacing Demaryius Thomas as Denver’s go-to receiver. The Raiders needed that kind of impact player in 2018.

Tight end Jared Cook led Oakland with 896 receiving yards in 2018. Jordy Nelson finished second with 739 yards and running back Jalen Richard came in third with 607 yards. That was also the year Oakland traded Amari Cooper to the Dallas Cowboys, meaning the team desperately needed receiving options.