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Raiders Draft: Las Vegas now has multiple OL possibilities after the 90th pick

By Alexander Monfreda

ANNAPOLIS, MD- SEPTEMBER 8: Head coach Mike Norvell of the Memphis Tigers congratulates Dylan Parham #56 of the Memphis Tigers in the first half against the Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
ANNAPOLIS, MD- SEPTEMBER 8: Head coach Mike Norvell of the Memphis Tigers congratulates Dylan Parham #56 of the Memphis Tigers in the first half against the Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 21: Center Andre James #68 of the Las Vegas Raiders prepares for a play during the second half of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Allegiant Stadium on November 21, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bengals defeated the Raiders 32-13. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 21: Center Andre James #68 of the Las Vegas Raiders prepares for a play during the second half of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Allegiant Stadium on November 21, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bengals defeated the Raiders 32-13. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) /

There are still more directions Las Vegas can go with their new offensive line

If you thought there were only two realistic ways the Raiders could approach this, think again.

Both of the above options are scenarios where Leatherwood moves back to right tackle, but that doesn’t necessarily have to happen. Stick with me here, because this does make a bit of sense, given how Las Vegas has handled this off-season.

In this situation, Andre James plays center, and Parhap continues his time at guard, although it doesn’t matter which of the two plays center or guard in this scenario. The remaining guard spot goes to Leatherwood – If Parham plays center, Leatherwood goes right. If Parham plays guard, he’ll play right guard, and Leatherwood goes left.

You’re probably wondering about the now vacant right tackle position. That would go to Brandon Parker, who the Raiders paid $3.5M this off-season. That’s a sizable number; A number that indicates there’s no immediate plan to replace him in the starting lineup.

As of right now, the only player we can safely guarantee returns to his 2021 spot is left tackle, Kolton Miller. The rest? Let’s see what McDaniels cooks up now that Ziegler has given him some ingredients.

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