- Deseret News
What Jackson Powers-Johnson brings to the Las Vegas Raiders
Jackson Powers-Johnson joining the Las Vegas Raiders feels like a perfect match, and there are a few reasons for that. One is that the former Corner Canyon High interior offensive lineman grew up a Raiders fan, as he discussed with media members after Las Vegas used the 44th overall selection during the second round of the 2024 NFL draft on Friday to select Powers-Johnson. Powers-Johnson explained that he has family — grandparents and grandparents — from the Bay Area who grew up huge Raiders fans and were season ticket holders, which helped make this a “wrap-around, full circle moment” being selected by the franchise.
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Las Vegas Draft Picks
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Bowers
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- Draft Grade: B-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 4
- School: Georgia
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 243
Expert Commentary
This is a bit of a surprise at this point because the Raiders just drafted Michael Mayer last year, but it’s hard to get too mad at adding a talent like Brock damn Bowers. The Raiders' two-tight end personnel sets are going to be a beast and they’ll be in good position to make life easier for whoever is playing quarterback for them this year.
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Powers-Johnson
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- Draft Grade: B
- Pre-Draft Rank: 27
- School: Oregon
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 328
Expert Commentary
This is probably a good spot for Powers-Johnson, who was announced as a guard instead of a center. Regardless, the Raiders needed bodies on the interior and Powers-Johnson is a credible player to add at guard. Very steady starter.
Delmar
Glaze
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OL
Position
- Draft Grade: C
- School: Maryland
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 315
Expert Commentary
This adds offensive tackle depth for a team that needed it. Perhaps Glaze is a diamond in the rough starter, but he’s most likely just depth.
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AFC West Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | |
| 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | |
| 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | |
| 5 | 12 | 0 | .294 |
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