NFL Draft: 2018 Full Round 1 mock to celebrate New Year's Day

2018 NFL Draft: Full Round 1 mock to celebrate New Year’s Day

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Haason Reddick of Temple reacts after being picked #13 overall by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 03: Minkah Fitzpatrick #29 of the Alabama Crimson Tide returns an interception for a touchdown against the Florida Gators in the first quarter during the SEC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on December 3, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Minkah Fitzpatrick. 10. player. 28. . Cornerback. Alabama

It’s weird to think Alabama cornerback Minkah Fitzpatrick falls out of the top 10, but the previous teams either address offense or have other pressing needs in the NFL Draft thus far.

Either way, this plays right into the Oakland Raiders’ benefit.

General manager Reggie McKenzie needs to spend a lot of his draft capital on the defensive side of the ball this April, and it could be at all three levels.

Armed with a handful of playmakers up front, though, the secondary figures to be a prime location for some help. Fitzpatrick is quite easily the best corner in this class, capable of locking down opponents’ receivers with ease and shutting down an entire side of the field.

That’s exactly what Oakland needs after a disappointing year, defensively and offensively.