Raiders: 5 prospects to watch during 2022 Senior Bowl week
Trevor Penning: Offensive Tackle, Northern Iowa
There is no secret that the Raiders need upgrades along the offensive line, and fortunately for them, this class is full of possible upgrades.
This week, one of the more intriguing prospects will be the massive offensive tackle from Northern Iowa, Trevor Penning.
Showcases like the Senior Bowl are always great for the small school prospects to show their skills against the best, and it’ll be no different for Penning. At 6’6 and 330 lbs, Penning brings imposing size, and he uses every bit of it on the field. His physicality is evident, and he looks like a grown man playing with children at times.
The Raiders need a tackle opposite of Kolton Miller, and new head coach Josh McDaniels is coming from a power run game in New England that could fit Penning. This week’s key will be how Penning holds up in the pass blocking one on one drills. According to most PFF numbers, he improved a ton in pass protection, but the jump in the competition will certainly test that.
Penning has been building a ton of buzz in the draft community, and if he plays well this week, the Raiders should take a strong look at him in the first round.
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