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2022 NFL Draft: Realistic picks at 86 where Raiders come out on top

By Alexander Monfreda

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Oakland Raiders during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Oakland Raiders during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – NOVEMBER 16: Ed Ingram #70 of the LSU Tigers in action during a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 16, 2019, in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – NOVEMBER 16: Ed Ingram #70 of the LSU Tigers in action during a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 16, 2019, in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

2022 NFL Draft: Realistic picks at 86 where Raiders come out on top

Ed Ingram, OG, LSU

The Raiders’ biggest need, by miles, is offensive line help. Ed Ingram out of LSU can bring that help.

Ingram is a reliable blocker in both the run and passing games and brings the versatility both Ziegler and head coach Josh McDaniels hold in high regard. This off-season, Las Vegas elected to bring back Jermaine Eluemunor, in large part to his ability to play both tackle and guard. Ingram isn’t much different, being he’s played at both guard spots, and scouts believe he can be a serviceable tackle.

The big picture with the offensive line revolves around second-year player, Alex Leatherwood; The problem is, there’s still no set plan on his position next season.

Leatherwood was drafted to be the team’s right tackle but switched to right guard near the midway point of last season. If the Raiders’ new coaching staff still believes he’s the right tackle of the future, Ingram is the perfect choice to come in as a starting-caliber right guard. If Leatherwood’s future remains at right guard, Ingram is believed to be able to play quality snaps at right tackle.

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