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Former Raiders Pro Bowler Wanted Las Vegas to Trade up for Michael Penix Jr.
In the weeks leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, there was a lot of talk about the Las Vegas Raiders taking former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 13 pick. The Raiders had Aidan O'Connell and a veteran in Gardner Minshew II, but there was still an opportunity to find their QB1 in what was a loaded quarterback draft class. Before taking Penix was even an option, the Atlanta Falcons selected the star prospect with the No. 8 overall pick, a move that shocked the football world.
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Las Vegas Draft Picks
Brock
Bowers
1
Rnd
13
Pk
TE
Position
- 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.
Jackson
Powers-Johnson
2
Rnd
12
Pk
OL
Position
- 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
3
Rnd
13
Pk
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.
Decamerion
Richardson
4
Rnd
12
Pk
CB
Position
- School: Mississippi St.
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 188
Tommy
Eichenberg
5
Rnd
13
Pk
LB
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 89
- School: Ohio St.
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 233
Dylan
Laube
6
Rnd
32
Pk
RB
Position
- School: New Hampshire
- Height: 5' 10"
- Weight: 206
Trey
Taylor
7
Rnd
3
Pk
FS
Position
- School: Air Force
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 210
M.J.
Devonshire
7
Rnd
9
Pk
DB
Position
- School: Pittsburgh
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 186
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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