Top 10 free agent targets the Raiders should still consider

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 25: Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis speaks with Clark County officials at a kick-off event celebrating the 2022 NFL Draft at the Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas sign on April 25, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 25: Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis speaks with Clark County officials at a kick-off event celebrating the 2022 NFL Draft at the Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas sign on April 25, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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Jan 2, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Daryl Williams (75) following the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders free agent target – Daryl Williams, OT

Key 2021 Stats

  • 17 Regular Season Starts
  • 6 Total Penalties
  • 72.4 PFF Pass Blocking Grade

As it stands, the Raiders have Brandon Parker and Jermaine Eluemunor as their two right tackles. They could also decide to plug Alex Leatherwood back into that role as well. Another scenario is to pick up Daryl Williams, formerly of the Carolina Panthers and Buffalo Bills.

Though he’s also played at guard, the Raiders would likely benefit from his experience as a tackle. Per Pro Football Focus, Williams has been solid in pass blocking the last two seasons, earning 80.0 and 72.4 grades, respectively.

He’s shown flashes of brilliance at times, in both opening up running lanes and protecting his quarterback. Unfortunately, he’s also been susceptible to upper-tier pass rushers who leave him in the dust. Williams isn’t the perfect tackle, but he’s a solid one and could be a stop-gap solution for maybe two years depending on what the team is doing with Leatherwood.

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