Linebacker was a position in flux last season for the Raiders. As of training camp the starting linebackers were Cory Littleton, Nick Kwiatkoski, and Nicholas Morrow. By the end of last season, none of them were starters, and now all three of them are now gone.
What the replaced them with were Denzel Perryman and Divine Deablo. Perryman was acquired in trade just prior the start of the season and the rookie Deablo would take over starting duties late in season.
While Perryman has coverage limitations, he is a stellar middle linebacker and tackling machine. Deablo appeared to be an upgrade over Littleton, but whether he is worthy of continuing as the full time starter remains to be seen.
So, what the Raiders need is a linebacker who can cover and compete to either take over the starting duties for Deablo, or be the third linebacker in those instances when the Raiders field one.
The linebackers could be just what they need and may be on the board when they pick.
Brian Asamoah II, Oklahoma — Round 3
Oklahomaâs Brian Asamoah (24) brings down TCUâs Max Duggan (15) to stop TCU on a fourth down play during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the TCU Horned Frogs at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Oklahoma won 52-31.
Ou Vs Tcu
The words âsideline-to-sidelineâ come to mind when looking at Asomoahâs game. The 6-0. 226-pounder led the Sooners in tackles the past two seasons, earning second-team All Big-12 last season.
JoJo Domann, Nebraska — Round 3-4
A pass from Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) was intercepted by Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker JoJo Domann (13) during Saturdayâs NCAA Division I football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., on November 6, 2021.
A second-team All-American last season, but a consistent performer the past three seasons for the Cornhuskers. The 6-1, 226-pounder is a former safety and it shows in his coverage abilities as a…