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The Las Vegas Raiders have drafted two offensive linemen this draft. In the second round, they took Oregon guard Jackson Powers-Johnson, who will fight for the starting right guard position in training camp with new Raider Cody Whitehair.
The Las Vegas Raiders have had one hell of a draft on both days one and two. They started the 2024 NFL Draft by taking Brock Bowers, the tight end from Georgia, who was the best player available and maybe the best player.
HEIGHT: 6'4" WEIGHT: 315 HAND: 10¼" ARM: 34?" WINGSPAN: 85¼" 40-YARD DASH: 5.21 3-CONE: 8.15 SHUTTLE: 4.83 VERTICAL: 25.5" BROAD: 8'8" POSITIVES — Patient,…
Delmar Glaze | Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images
3 picks, 3 offensive players
The Las Vegas Raiders used their second pick of Day Two on Maryland tackle Delmar Glaze at No. 77 in the third round.
Unless they trade back into the end of the third round, the Raiders are done until Saturday when they have five picks, starting at No. 112 in the fourth round. The draft starts at 9 a.m. PT.
Here are some thoughts:
Not the BAP:
Raiders’ first-year general manager Tom Telesco went away...
Although the Raiders have a surplus of tight ends, GM Tom Telesco views Brock Bowers as a much-needed "playmaker."
Jackson Powers-Johnson | Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Las Vegas makes another high value offensive pick
The Las Vegas Raiders followed up the selection of Georgia tight end Brock Bowers in the first round, by taking Oregon offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson in the second round at No. 44.
Let’s look at some of the key aspects of the big move:
Value, value, value:
Like Bowers, Powers-Johnson was expected to go higher than he did. He was considered a...
The Las Vegas Raiders struggled with a dysfunctional offense last season. Part of that issue has been that the offensive line was dismantled just a few
HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 328 HAND: 9?" ARM: 32¼" WINGSPAN: 78½" 40-YARD DASH: N/A 3-CONE: N/A SHUTTLE: N/A VERTICAL: 32" BROAD: 8'8" POSITIVES — Broad, barrel…
Tom Telesco, Antonio Pierce | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Keeping track of the Silver and Black’s picks
The biggest event of the NFL offseason is finally underway with the NFL Draft kicking off on Thursday. Below is a recap of the Las Vegas Raiders picks so far and updates will come as the picks are announced.
Our tracker is sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook, the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation. DraftKings will have bets available for the draft all weekend so click...
Brock Bowers | Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
First-round pick makes to Raiders’ facility
Las Vegas Raiders’ first-round pick Brock Bowers met media at the team’s Henderson facility on Friday afternoon.
Here are some highlights of his media session:
On what the past day has been like?
“It’s been pretty crazy. I feel like it hasn’t all soaked in yet, just because last night was a lot of emotions and stuff, and then I went to sleep and got up early and...
Antonio Pierce | Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) was selected by the Las Vegas Raider No. 13 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Tight end wasn’t necessarily a position of need but Bowers was the best player available on the Raiders’ board at the time. | Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images
Georgia tight end adds a versatile weapon and puts pressure on Luke Getsy to have a creative and productive offense
Best. Player. Available.
The Las Vegas Raiders selection of Georgia tight end Brock Bowers at...
Brock Bowers | Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images
After the Brock Bowers pick, what’s next?
The Las Vegas Raiders had a fascinating choice in the first round of the NFL Draft.
The Raiders made one of the most surprising picks of the first round by selecting Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with the No. 13 overall pick.
Bowers was considered one of the best value picks in the draft so far. But he was somewhat of a luxury pick because tight end was not a pressing need for the Raiders...
Going into the 2024 NFL Draft, we all knew the Las Vegas Raiders needed a quarterback. It was obvious that was their biggest need. And, based on some of the things we heard head coach Antonio Pierce say, they were going to be aggressive in getting a QB.
Tom Telesco | Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images
Plenty of needs remain
The Las Vegas Raiders got off to a good start with the surprising selection of Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with the No. 13 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night.
Bowers was a terrific value pick, but, truthfully he did not address a major need and the Raiders have some. So, there is some work to do Friday in rounds two and three. Let’s take a look at who the Raiders’ Friday...
Antonio Pierce | Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Las Vegas has toughest schedule in AFC West
We are expected to learn the exact dates of the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2024 schedule in the coming weeks.
When it is released, it will be the layout of what is, on paper at the moment, one of the most difficult slates in the league.
According to Pro Football Network, the Raiders will have the 10th toughest schedule in the league this season. According to their calculations, the Raiders have the...
Kool-Aid McKinstry | Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images
Who should be on Las Vegas’ radar for Day 2?
Now that the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft is over, let’s take a look at some of the Las Vegas Raiders’ top options heading into the second round/Day 2 of the draft. The Raiders shocked the NFL world on Thursday night by selecting Georgia tight end Brock Bowers. Will there be some more surprises or will Tom Telesco and Antonio Pierce pivot toward addressing the team’s...
Tom Telesco | Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images
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The Las Vegas Raiders entered the 2024 NFL Draft with uncertain prospects, particularly regarding their quarterback situation amid the questions about whether or not Aidan O’Connell can be a legitimate starting NFL quarterback.
The Las Vegas Raiders shocked everyone when they took Georgia tight end Brock Bowers, No. 13 overall. Most expected them to take a quarterback, cornerback, or offensive tackle with their first pick, but with the way the draft board fell, they just couldn't pass up the opportunity.