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2019 NFL Draft: Early Round 1 mock for all 32 teams across the league

By Peter Panacy

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A Dallas Cowboys fan cheers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A Dallas Cowboys fan cheers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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AMES, IA – OCTOBER 13: Running back David Montgomery #32 of the Iowa State Cyclones drives the ball between linebacker Rashon Lusane #28, and safety Jovanni Stewart #9 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA – OCTOBER 13: Running back David Montgomery #32 of the Iowa State Cyclones drives the ball between linebacker Rashon Lusane #28, and safety Jovanni Stewart #9 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

Iowa State. David Montgomery. 25. player. 28. . Running Back

Ah, yes. The pick the Raiders acquired from the Chicago Bears in the Khalil Mack deal.

At least that’s a bonus for Jon Gruden and Co. And it isn’t as if Oakland could use all the help it can get on both sides of the ball.

Having gone defense with their first selection, the Raiders elect to find their next running back to replacing aging veteran Marshawn Lynch, who obviously won’t be a part of the team’s move to Las Vegas. Lynch is in a contract year anyway.

A wide receiver could make sense, particularly if Oakland moves former first-round draftee Amari Cooper anytime soon. But finding some prowess on the ground could be vital.

This is where Iowa State running back David Montgomery comes in — a pure three-down tailback, who’d easily make quarterback Derek Carr’s life easier, as this pick would help open up the passing game.