Las Vegas Raiders 7-round 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Madd Maxx gets some help

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 30: A football helmet is displayed featuring the 2022 NFL Draft on April 30, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 30: A football helmet is displayed featuring the 2022 NFL Draft on April 30, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) /
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Sep 30, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Tulane Green Wave offensive lineman Sincere Haynesworth (52) in action against the Houston Cougars during the first half at TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 30, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Tulane Green Wave offensive lineman Sincere Haynesworth (52) in action against the Houston Cougars during the first half at TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports /

217. player. 2115. . IOL. Green Wave . Sincere Haynesworth

Aside from having a great name, Sincere Haynesworth fits a great need for the Raiders as he can help shore up some of the issues they have had on the interior line this season and in 2022. This is a team that is starting Alex Bars for some reason over John Simpson at LG so they can definitely improve at the position.

Haynesworth has primarily played center for the Tulane Green Wave but also played right guard for them as a freshman and can ideally cover all 3 interior line positions. This gives the Raiders a plan B in case of injury to Andre James and he can also be a long-term solution at either left or right guard.

The scouting reports agree that Haynesworth is a physical monster and at 6-1, 300lbs he is built low to the ground and has an excellent center of gravity. They also point out his nasty demeanor which, when it comes to offensive linemen, is a huge plus and something that former Raider first-round pick Alex Leatherwood lacked. Haynesworth has some work to do in pass protection, but his natural leverage gives him a good starting point against bigger defenders and there is a solid foundation for coaches to build on.