NFL Draft: 2018 Round 1 mock after flurry of NFL trade deadline deals

2018 NFL Draft: Round 1 mock after flurry of NFL trade deadline deals

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 28: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell annonces DeForest Buckner of Oregon as the #7 overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers during the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on April 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) /

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SOUTH BEND, IN – SEPTEMBER 02: Mike McGlinchey #68 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates as he leaves the field following a game against the Temple Owls at Notre Dame Stadium on September 2, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. The Irish won 49-16. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

player. 28. . Offensive Tackle. Notre Dame. Mike McGlinchey. 7

The past two seasons have revealed the Oakland Raiders’ offensive line isn’t quite as good as we initially thought. Two serious injuries to quarterback Derek Carr (leg, back) in back-to-back years mandates a serious need to protect Oakand’s quarterback in coming years.

The Raiders’ 2017 campaign has been a disappointment, and one might think general manager Reggie McKenzie uses a top pick to address a number of concerns on the defensive side of the ball.

But bringing in a player like Notre Dame offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey is a move too good to pass up. He’s easily the best outside blocker in the NFL Draft and is a cornerstone O-line piece to replace veteran tackle Donald Penn in the near future.

Worry about the defense with later picks. McGlinchey is too good to pass up.