Raiders: One popular prospect isn't what people think he is
The Las Vegas Raiders have some important decisions to make this off-season about what direction they want their roster to go. We all saw last season, and the flaws that were exposed, so we know there is a lot of work to be done. But, what will they do? They should focus on the defense […]
The Las Vegas Raiders have some important decisions to make this off-season about what direction they want their roster to go. We all saw last season, and the flaws that were exposed, so we know there is a lot of work to be done.
But, what will they do? They should focus on the defense of course, but, who knows? Free agency comes first, and they have quite a bit of money to spend too.
Then after that, they need to find out who they like in the draft, which I'm sure they already know. But, in my opinion, the draft can be a tricky spot. There is a ton of talented young guys, but you can still make the wrong decision if you aren't careful.
There is one prospect that Raiders fans and media may want, but the Raiders should stay away from with their second pick, which comes around at pick 38 in the second round.Tyrique Stevenson has a lot of hype coming into this draft, and we all know the Raiders need some more help in the secondary. But, there is a big reason I think the Raiders should stay away from a guy who will be at the top of the draft board when it's their turn to pick.
Stevenson is listed as the 39th player in the draft by Pro Football Focus, but I would easily slide him down, and here is why. AT Miami, that team wasn't very good. That isn't why they should stay away from him, so bear with me. They lost a lot of games and played a lot of good teams.
In fact, in all of the teams that he played that had elite receivers on them like Florida State, North Carolina, Clemson, and Pitt, he struggled pretty badly. Stevenson's best game was against a bad Georgia Tech team, where he finished with a 78 grade.
I'm sure, Stevenson has a ton of potential, and can probably be good. In fact, I'll gladly be wrong because why would I actively root for someone to be bad? But, I just don't see it, and I definitely don't want Las Vegas making the wrong decision.
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