One of the players often mocked to the Raiders in the 2018 NFL Draft is Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith. The Silver and Black entered the off-season looking to improve the position and are working to re-sign NaVorro Bowman. They also brought in free agent Tarik Whitehead to play outside linebacker on a three-year contract.
Even if Reggie McKenzie and Jon Gruden convince Bowman to stay in Oakland, it is definitely a possibility that they would consider Smith in the first round. Pairing him with a veteran would be similar to when the San Francisco 49ers initially drafted Bowman after already having a Pro Bowl linebacker in Patrick Willis.