Who is John Simpson and how does he fit with the Las Vegas Raiders

By Evan Groat | Apr 25, 2020

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 13: Guard John Simpson #74 of the Clemson Tigers blocks Linebacker Jacob Phillips #6 of the LSU Tigers during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. LSU defeated Clemson 42 to 25. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

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Raiders John Simpson (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

The Las Vegas Raiders traded up in the fourth round to get John Simpson, and here is a look at the prospect, how he fits with the team.

The third and final day of the 2020 NFL Draft began with a bang for the Las Vegas Raiders, as they decided to move up to get their guy. The Raiders pulled off a trade with the Detroit Lions to move up to pick No. 109 overall, sending picks 121 and 172 to the Lions in exchange for the slot.

With the pick, the Raiders selected offensive guard John Simpson out of surprise, surprise, Clemson. Simpson joins teammate Tanner Muse in being drafted out of Clemson by the Raiders this year, and former teammates Clelin Ferrell, Hunter Renfrow, and Trayvon Mullen during the 2019 NFL Draft.

There have been rumors in recent months about the possibility of moving on from starting guard Gabe Jackson and his massive cap number of $9.6 million. If they decide to keep Jackson, Simpson would provide depth to the position, and a possible long term replacement for Ritchie Incognito, who signed a two-year extension this offseason.

Here is a closer look at who John Simpson is and how he fits with the Raiders.

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