Unlike the interior offensive line group, the Las Vegas Raiders didn't really make any major changes to their crew of offensive tackles ahead of the 2026 NFL season. They technically added third-rounder Trey Zuhn III, but it is still unknown exactly where he will actually line up at the professional level.
So, for all intents and purposes, the Raiders are running it back with the same bookends that they did during their disastrous 2025 season: Kolton Miller on the left and DJ Glaze on the right, with Charles Grant serving as the backup on the left side. Zuhn III seems to be in line to be the backup on the right.
To be fair, Miller was injured for much of the campaign, and Glaze fell victim to Brennan Carroll's poor coaching. Rick Dennison should have this group humming, and with better health, the Raiders could have two legitimate starting tackles in 2026 and beyond, with two promising pieces behind them.
Previewing Las Vegas Raiders' OT room before the 2026 NFL season
Kolton Miller
Miller has been a stalwart on the left side for the Silver and Black, and he's finally immersed in what seems to be a strong overall offensive situation. With competence around him, Miller can take his game to an even higher level and finally earn some individual accolades, which are long overdue.
Last season, he was arguably having the best year of his career before going down with an injury. And for as good a run blocker as Miller is, he has always been an elite pass protector while constantly being left on an island to fend off some of the league's best edge rushers all by himself.
With a better approach under Dennison, more talent alongside him and a more efficient scheme, Miller's job should be easier this year, and he can really flex his muscles. A switch to a true outside zone scheme will be different for him in some ways, but Miller should finally get recognition in 2026.
Bold prediction: Miller earns his first career Pro Bowl distinction in 2026.
DJ Glaze
Glaze looked like an average offensive tackle as a rookie, but dramatically regressed in 2025, giving up 10 sacks and not exactly moving people or paving lanes in the run game. After starting off rough in training camp, Glaze rebounded for a nice showing in the exhibition slate, instilling hope in fans.
Still, Glaze has a lot of doubters in this fanbase, as his slow feet and issues with speed rushers are legit concerns. Luckily, those will be put to the test in Week 1 against a familiar foe for him in Chop Robinson of the Miami Dolphins. Raiders fans will see just how much progress Glaze has made.
If he fails to answer the call, then conversations could be had about moving on from Glaze and finding an upgrade, or seeing if he's a better fit at guard. But something tells me that, with better coaching, he could be closer to his rookie form in 2026 and may prove a lot of people wrong.
Bold prediction: Glaze entrenches himself as a long-time starter in Las Vegas.
Trey Zuhn III
Zuhn III is an enigma, as the college left tackle who occasionally played center was announced as a guard on draft night and is now the backup right tackle on the depth chart. For him to play tackle, he would have to compensate for his lack of length. But he's a bit tall and skinny to play on the interior.
During camp, the Raiders gave him extensive run at center and right tackle. In the preseason, he mainly played tackle, and although he had some very good moments, he showed that he was a rookie in his matchup against Jadeveon Clowney. Clearly, Zuhn III is still a work in progress to be a starter.
But at so many positions on this offensive line, Zuhn III may be the next in line. And he showed enough promise that Las Vegas fans should have no quarrels about him being put in the game, even if he's a bit of a tweener. It's just so hard to figure out what the exact plan for him is. Maybe it's just this.
Bold prediction: Zuhn III starts a handful of games this season (but not at tackle).
Charles Grant
Grant was a mixed bag this offseason. It was peculiar that the Raiders didn't at least let him challenge for the right tackle job after the year that Glaze had, especially because he was drafted to be a swing tackle. But he seems to be the heir to the throne for Miller at left tackle, if things ever get there.
Although he's a bit short, Grant has long arms and moves well for his size, which allowed him to flat-out dominate in the run game this preseason. He boosted several big rushes by Mike Washington Jr. and adjusted well to the wide zone scheme. But his struggles in pass protection were concerning.
Not only did he commit two penalties, but Grant also gave up a sack, three quarterback hits and a hurry for a total of five pressures. He needs to hone his punch skills and improve his lateral quickness to mitigate the rush, but Grant has always been a project, and he's improving, even if he's not ready.
Bold prediction: Grant doesn't see the field on offense during the 2026 season.
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