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2018 NFL Draft: Two-round mock for all 32 teams across the league

By Peter Panacy

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks 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)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks 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 02: Roquan Smith #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts to winning the game MVP trophy after beating the Auburn Tigers in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 02: Roquan Smith #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts to winning the game MVP trophy after beating the Auburn Tigers in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

. Inside Linebacker. Georgia. Roquan Smith. 10. player. 28

The Oakland Raiders need all kinds of defensive help this offseason, and the combo of general manager Reggie McKenzie and head coach Jon Gruden will be looking to add instant playmakers to boost up what was the league’s 10th worst defense a year ago.

McKenzie and Co. could go a number of different directions in the NFL Draft here. While secondary is a chief concern, this year’s class is pretty deep there.

But linebacker isn’t quite as much, meaning Georgia’s Roquan Smith is an easy choice.

Paired with EDGE Khalil Mack, Smith would be the sideline-to-sideline presence the Raiders have desperately needed at the second level of defense. He’s good in coverage, excellent against the run and has a tenacity capable to transforming the Raiders defense into a top unit.

Easy choice here at No. 10.