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Raiders must avoid these mistakes in the 2022 NFL Draft

By Brad Weiss

LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 29: An Oakland Raiders flag is shown during the team's 2017 NFL Draft event at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on April 29, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. National Football League owners voted in March to approve the team's application to relocate to Las Vegas. The Raiders are expected to begin play no later than 2020 in a planned 65,000-seat domed stadium to be built in Las Vegas at a cost of about USD 1.9 billion. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 29: An Oakland Raiders flag is shown during the team's 2017 NFL Draft event at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on April 29, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. National Football League owners voted in March to approve the team's application to relocate to Las Vegas. The Raiders are expected to begin play no later than 2020 in a planned 65,000-seat domed stadium to be built in Las Vegas at a cost of about USD 1.9 billion. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 13: Offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood #70 of the Las Vegas Raiders stretches during warmups before a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 33-27 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 13: Offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood #70 of the Las Vegas Raiders stretches during warmups before a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 33-27 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Raiders: 3 mistakes they must avoid in the 2022 NFL Draft

Not prioritizing the Offensive Line

Of course, the Raiders have to pick the best player available when they get their turn this week, but they also have to prioritize the offensive line. Ziegler and company have done a great job bolstering this roster this offseason, but the offensive line is pretty much the same as the one that struggled all last year.

For Las Vegas to take the next step forward, and to get the most out of what should be an explosive offense, they have to get better up front, especially on the right side. It remains to be seen what the team is going to get out of Alex Leatherwood, but the hope is that he can improve in Year 2 as a tackle, or possibly stay inside like he was towards the end of last season.

The Raiders have a strong left tackle in Kolton Miller, and a healthy Denzelle Good should be more than capable of holding down the left guard spot. Andre James got better down the stretch at center, but the right side is a real issue right now, so focusing on the elite offensive line talent left when pick No. 86 comes up, is something the Raiders have to do.

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