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Louisville Football: 10 NFL Teams That Should Draft Cole Hikutini

By Derek Snyder

Oct 1, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Louisville Cardinals tight end Cole Hikutini (18) carries the ball during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Louisville Cardinals tight end Cole Hikutini (18) carries the ball during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson (29) celebrates with strong safety T.J. Carrie (38) outside linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) and defensive tackle Darius Latham (75) after stopping San Diego Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) short of a first down during the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson (29) celebrates with strong safety T.J. Carrie (38) outside linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) and defensive tackle Darius Latham (75) after stopping San Diego Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) short of a first down during the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Oakland Raiders

The Oakland Raiders are going to the NFL playoffs for the first time since Lamar Jackson was born. Okay, that’s a bit of a stretch, but you get the picture.

They have been able to have success because of MVP-candidate Derek Carr. This guy has made the biggest difference for a Raiders team that has one of the best offenses in all of the National Football League this season.

I believe that Hikutini would be a great addition to a very talented and young Oakland offense.

Just like Denver, their starting two receivers get a ton of targets, however Hikutini could come into the mix and become extremely dangerous under-the-radar.

Whether it’s helping in the run game or creating mismatches with linebackers in the passing game, Hikutini could become very successful under Raiders’ head coach Jack Del Rio.

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