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Raiders: 5 draft targets to watch after the 2022 Senior Bowl

By Jordan Alexis

MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 30: A general view of a flag with the Reese's Senior Bowl Logo on it before the start of the 2021 Resse's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the campus of the University of South Alabama on January 30, 2021 in Mobile, Alabama. The National Team defeated the American Team 27-24. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 30: A general view of a flag with the Reese's Senior Bowl Logo on it before the start of the 2021 Resse's Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the campus of the University of South Alabama on January 30, 2021 in Mobile, Alabama. The National Team defeated the American Team 27-24. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /
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CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS – NOVEMBER 09: Quarterback Dennis Grosel #6 of the Boston College Eagles looks on before taking the snap during the second quarter of the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Alumni Stadium on November 09, 2019, in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS – NOVEMBER 09: Quarterback Dennis Grosel #6 of the Boston College Eagles looks on before taking the snap during the second quarter of the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Alumni Stadium on November 09, 2019, in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /

Raiders: 5 draft targets to watch after the 2022 Senior Bowl

Zion Johnson: Guard, Boston College

A few players elevate their draft stock to a whole new level every Senior Bowl, and Boston College’s Zion Johnson was one of those guys. Johnson already came in as one of the better interior offensive linemen in the draft, but now he potentially made himself the clear number on guard in the class.

Todd McShay of ESPN gave him a glowing review in his Senior Bowl recap article:

"Johnson was not only the best interior lineman this week. In my eyes, he was the best player. I watched some elite pass-rush prospects bull-rush linemen and drive them back. Then they would try the same moves on Johnson, and it wasn’t working. His tape is outstanding, and he was terrific in Mobile.”"

As a team that needs upgrades along the offensive line, the Raiders might want to take a hard look at Johnson in the first round. A proper tackle would be ideal this early in the draft, but if Johnson is the best lineman on the board, there should be a serious conversation. Johnson also provides versatility as he played some center during practice as well.

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