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Oakland Raiders: 5 Prospects to Watch at the East-West Shrine Game

By Jordan Alexis

OXFORD, MS - SEPTEMBER 9: Wide receiver DaMarkus Lodge #5 of the Mississippi Rebels catches a pass over safety Tae Martin #3 of the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks for a first down during the second quarter of an NCAA football game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 9, 2017 in OXFORD, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MS - SEPTEMBER 9: Wide receiver DaMarkus Lodge #5 of the Mississippi Rebels catches a pass over safety Tae Martin #3 of the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks for a first down during the second quarter of an NCAA football game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 9, 2017 in OXFORD, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 30: Miami Hurricanes helmets sit on a case during the 2017 Capital One Orange Bowl game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 30: Miami Hurricanes helmets sit on a case during the 2017 Capital One Orange Bowl game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) /

Tyree St. Louis – Offensive Tackle, Miami

When Tom Cable begins digging deep into the tape for the draft Tyree St. Louis will definitely jump out to him. He is 6’5 310 lbs and has the athletic traits that were the theme of Oakland’s draft philosophy last season. Mobile in space, quick feet, strength and raw technique wise.

It’ll be interesting to read how he fairs in one on one drills during the week of practice.

St. Louis started 34 straight games at Miami, so he is experienced, and though he played left tackle this season, he did his best work at right tackle, and we know the issues Brandon Parker had particularly in pass protection.

I could see from a coaching perspective why it wouldn’t be a bad idea to take someone like St. Louis who can develop behind Parker and not force the offense to change its approach schematically since they are similar style players. I think most fans including myself have serious doubt about Cable ability to develop these talents he admires so much, but there no denying that St. Louis fits his mold.

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