“Hampton has become one of the most elusive backs in college football – a quality that the Raiders backfield has sorely lacked this season,” McGuinness said.

“Hampton forced 52 missed tackles in 213 carries this year, and he forced 67 in 254 last season, consistently demonstrating his ability to evade defenders and extend plays.

“Averaging over 4.0 yards after contact per carry for two straight seasons, Hampton is the type of defender who could revitalize a Raiders ground game in need of a dynamic presence.”

The Raiders’ backroom needs an overhaul, as does their offensive line. No running back the Raiders can draft will succeed behind the offensive lines they have thrown on the field this season.

With Nate Hobbs in a contract season and the team relatively unproven and inconsistent at the position without Hobbs, McGuinness predicts the Raiders will select cornerback Maxwell Hairston from Kentucky.

“Kentucky’s Maxwell Hairston could provide the boost the Raiders need in their struggling secondary,” McGuinness said. “Before a shoulder injury sidelined him this season, Hairston allowed just four receptions in the first four games. Last season he was even more impressive, earning a PFF coverage grade of 85.3 with five interceptions and four assists, demonstrating his playmaking ability.”

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