Las Vegas Raiders can get great developmental cornerback late on day three to provide good depth
The 2024 NFL Draft is coming up, and the Raiders could take a quarterback, offensive tackle, or even a cornerback with their first pick. If they can't find their quarterback without reaching, there is a pretty big chance they go with a cornerback. But I'm also willing to bet they go for more than one […]
The 2024 NFL Draft is coming up, and the Raiders could take a quarterback, offensive tackle, or even a cornerback with their first pick. If they can't find their quarterback without reaching, there is a pretty big chance they go with a cornerback. But I'm also willing to bet they go for more than one cornerback in this upcoming draft.
It's pretty obvious that the Las Vegas Raiders need more help in the secondary than just one guy. And why not get one that you see has the potential to be a good role player? They lost Amik Robertson to the Detroit Lions this offseason, and now they need a guy to play as the depth cornerback, especially with Brandon Facyson having an injury history.
I think one player the Raiders should look into on day three is Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simmons, who has a very high ceiling but still needs a lot of work. To me, that is what day three is about—getting a guy you see potential in and making him into a player who can help.
Simpson doesn't have elite traits by any means, but that doesn't mean he can't be an elite player. We have seen players drafted lower or undrafted than the sixth round, and it worked out. Simpson is a guy who has the tools to help in year one, whether that's on special teams or coming in for a play or two and not giving up a deep ball. He can be of help to the Raiders.
He finished his career at Auburn with 48 games played, 116 total tackles, seven interceptions, and 21 passes deflected. He is versatile and has shown signs of being able to play up by the line of scrimmage as a nickel, or he can play outside. He needs work in both areas, but he can do it. Simpson has great ball skills, coverage instincts, and great vision.
The Raiders should take a swing on him.
