With the last of their three first-round picks, the Oakland Raiders decided to address their secondary — something that would become a common theme throughout the draft — with the selection of Mississippi State safety Johnathan Abram.
Abram is a physical, downhill safety who emerged as a legitimate borderline first-round prospect after a stellar senior season that saw him rack up a team-leading 99 tackles, five pass deflections, three sacks, and two interceptions. The 22-year-old was named first-team All-SEC by the media and second-team by the coaches for his play in 2018.
A former Georgia recruit, Abram played his freshman season with the Bulldogs before transferring to Jones County Community College due to the departure of his defensive coordinator and personal issues.