Silver Minings: Raiders snag big-time defensive playmaker in this mock

The NFL draft is still almost three months away, but the NFL mock draft season is already in full swing.

And it won’t stop.

In its latest first-round mock draft, Pro Football Focus has the Las Vegas Raiders going defense with the No. 6 overall pick.

The choice by PFF is Michigan cornerback Will Johnson.

The pick makes sense. The top two quarterback choices, Cam Ward of Miami and Shedeur Sanders of Colorado, were off the board already and Johnson would fill a need and be an instant starter for Las Vegas.

Plus, new Raiders’ coach Pete Carroll loves defensive backs and new Las Vegas general manager John Spytek is a a Michigan man.

So, this pick feels right.

In other Raiders’ news:

• Overlooked? NFL.com thinks this Raiders’ offensive player didn’t get enough love in 2024.
• Prospects watch: Here’s some players the Raiders are scouting at the Senior Bowl.
• Top prospects: NFL.com has a list of 50 top draft prospects.