High risk, high reward.?
Realistically, with all of their draft needs on the defensive side of the ball, the Raiders probably won't have the luxury of picking up an offensive weapon like Lattimore.?
With that being said, if not for his unfortunate series of knee injuries, Lattimore would in all likelihood be the first back off the board this April. He is a complete back with speed, power and impressive receiving ability.?
Many are projecting the former Gamecock to fall all the way until the third or fourth round because of his injury status, making him one of the best offensive bargains in the draft.?
Darren McFadden, while a dominant physical specimen, has missed 15 games himself over the last three seasons, indicating the importance of depth at the position.
Although Lattimore has proven to be injury-prone himself, he would provide a ton of potential as a complete player out of the backfield.?
This pick would be reminiscent of the 2007 NFL Draft when the Raiders found great value in?Louiville's?Heisman-caliber running back Michael Bush. Because he had missed most of the 2006 season with a broken leg, Oakland was able to draft bush in the fourth round.?
While it is unlikely that the Raiders will spend a middle-round pick on a running back, Lattimore is an intriguing prospect that Reggie McKenzie should take a good look at if he falls too far in the draft.?
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