Las Vegas Raiders pre-2021 NFL Draft position review: Offensive Line
Starters – Kolton Miller, Richie Incognito, Andre James, Denzelle Good, Brandon Parker
This is the Raiders starting five offensive line based on several depth charts floating around the internet but there has been no official one released by the Raiders which is what really matters at the end of the day. That said, we can expect 3 of the 5 locked in with franchise LT Kolton Miller and veteran Richie Incognito returning and Andre James ready to step in to the starting center role after a big pay raise this offseason.
There are questions about whether Denzelle Good has returned to play guard or right tackle as he played both positions to fill in for the injured Incognito and Brown. Either way, that gives us 4 of the 5 positions filled with players who have been with the Raiders for some time and even right tackle is currently occupied by former 2018 third round pick Brandon Parker.
Parker is the current weak link, though Andre James is an unknown, as he has the physical tools to be a good right tackle and was drafted high enough to earn a chance, but has struggled so far. The Raiders may feel good about having Parker around as a swing tackle given he has been with the team for 3 years and can play both tackle positions but penciling him in as the starter would be a mistake.
There should be no learning curve in the offense for any of these 5 players and they could still technically be the starters come week one but we expect some shuffling to take place on the right side of the line in particular.