We are continuing our series of three full Las Vegas Raiders’ mock draft. First, we offered a no-trade mock, Today, we have a big trade up. and another with a second-round trade down. Both of these mocks may have additional trades, both up and down. Full disclosure: Some players may appear on multiple mocks as we try to exercise our way up to draft day Thursday:

No reason to get silly here. Mendoza is the pick. Now, let’s see if he can be a franchise-altering choice.

TRADE: Raiders send No. 36, 67, 117 to Dallas Cowboys for No. 20.

It most a lot, but the Raiders strike big for a potential star wide receiver and they give Mendoza a big welcome gift in the from of his college teammate.

102: Florida State defensive tackle Darrell Jackson

The Raiders’ post-trade is over and they fill a need at defensive tackle.

The Raiders spend big on linebacker sin free agency, but can use some youth here.

The Raiders could go for a safety early, but Payne is a nice value here and a player who could develop into a starter.

Had the Raiders’ not made the trade, this is a position they could have addressed earlier.

A new backup for Ashton Jeanty. They can grow together.

Honestly, I’m not sure how much I love this mock and that’s why we do these exercises. The good news is they get to top 20 picks and Mendoza and Cooper could be a special tandem, so that’ positive, but this trade guts the heart of the Raiders’ draft. They have a lot of needs and this trade disrupts it. But again, there is a huge splash that may pay off big.