2021 NFL Draft: Las Vegas Raiders dueling 7-round mock drafts
SpencerBrown. 28. OT. Northern Iowa. 79. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis
After widespread panic from the fanbase, the Raiders finally select an offensive tackle in the third round.
During his pre-draft press conference, Mike Mayock talked about the team’s spirited discussions about players who opted out of the 2020 campaign. Spencer Brown falls into that category. He exercised the option after the Missouri Valley Conference canceled the fall season.
Brown has a different set of circumstances than other prospects who chose to sit out with their conferences in action. The Raiders may not hold his decision against him.
As primarily a right tackle, Brown fits the Raiders’ need. He’s also similar in size to players on the roster.
- Kolton Miler: 6’8″, 325 pounds
- Brandon Parker: 6’8″, 320 pounds
- Jaryd Jones-Smith: 6’7″, 345 pounds
- Spencer Brown: 6’8″, 311 pounds
Tom Cable likes tall tackles with a sturdy frame. Brown. checks those boxes. He’s started in 31 games at Northern Iowa. His experience gives him a good chance to win the starting job.
Writer’s Pick: Edge Payton Turner, Houston
As mentioned above, Peter King of NBC Sports believes the Raiders could deal Carl Nassib. Even if that’s not the case, Mike Mayock and Gus Bradley should hoard high-potential edge-rushers.
In a division with Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert, the Raiders should never complain about a surplus of pass-rushers. They’ll need a full rotation to keep those quarterbacks on alert.
Payton Turner’s athleticism and length (35-inch arms) could draw Bradley’s attention on Day 2. At Houston, he only recorded 9.5 sacks in four seasons, but the 6’5″, 270-pounder had five this past campaign in just five games. He also led the team in tackles for loss with 10.5.
The Raiders should view Turner as an ascending pass-rusher with early starting potential.