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3 needs that Las Vegas Raiders must address following NFL Draft

By Mario O. Tovar

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 05: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 speaks to wide receiver Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Las Vegas Raiders after an incomplete pass during the second half of a game against the Washington Football Team at Allegiant Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Washington Football Team defeated the Raiders 17-15. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 05: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 speaks to wide receiver Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Las Vegas Raiders after an incomplete pass during the second half of a game against the Washington Football Team at Allegiant Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Washington Football Team defeated the Raiders 17-15. (Photo by Chris Unger/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) /

3 needs that Las Vegas Raiders must address following NFL Draft

No. 1 – Offensive line

Ziegler made sure to replenish his offensive line with youth and versatility at this year’s draft. Dylan Parham, the team’s third-round choice, comes into the NFL with much-needed positional flexibility. He should be in competition for a starting guard role, likely on the left side with Alex Leatherwood possibly moving to the right side.

It should be noted, that this is a projection as head coach Josh McDaniels has been non-committal to who will play where.

Parham might also end up competing with Andre James for snaps at center. That would make sense, considering Parham was being projected as an NFL center before the draft.

The issue with having this much versatility is that sometimes you find yourself without a “pure” positional player. That leads to a certain level of uncertainty. For the Raiders, the team would still benefit from signing a right tackle next month unless Jermaine Eluemunor or Brandon Parker are your answers.

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