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The Las Vegas Raiders offensive line is simply not good, and that’s likely underselling it as they rank near the bottom of the NFL in pass block win rate, last in run block win rate, 30th in pressure rate, 29th in clean pocket rate, and last in avg. yards before contact.
The Raiders will have an interesting dilemma this off-season after having spent a 2024 2nd and 3rd rounder on Jackson Powers-Johnson and DJ Glaze and then two third rounders in 2025 on Charles Grant and Caleb Rogers. Powers-Johnson played well as a rookie before moving to guard this season and then suffering a season ending injury. Glaze has struggled with his transition to the NFL largely in part to speed rushers that have the twitch and bend to exploit his weakness in foot speed, hip flexibility, and weight balance. The Raiders haven’t played Charles Grant this season as he’s taking essentially a redshirt season though is rookie year preseason wasn’t terrible and Grant contains all the athletic traits necessary to succeed in the NFL though coaching will be a massive step forward for his development. Rogers played well his first two games and vs the Eagles did struggle, though facing the Eagles is likely to do that to rookie offensive lineman.
Outside of the younger player, the Raiders will likely move on from Dylan Parham this season and Parham does deserve an opportunity elsewhere to shift back to right guard or center. Jordan Meredith finished 2024 strong before really struggling out of the gate in 2025 largely in part to a new offensive system, and the transition to center. Going forward, Meredith who’s an RFA will return more than likely in 2026 but likely into a role as a 4th IOL who can shift between C, LG, and RG. Kolton Miller is Kolton Miller and will anchor left tackle even despite his injuries the last two seasons he remains an impact tackle and an unlucky ankle sprain reduced his 2025 season where prior to injury Miller allowed just 5 pressures in 4 games. Stone Forsythe, Will Putnam, and Alex Cappa are replacement level players or backups and can’t be considered in the cards going forward.
The Raiders have two starters locked in next season with Kolton Miller and Jackson Powers-Johnson, outside of them there’s 3 possible starter spots up for grabs in 2026. Caleb Rogers is playing well enough to at least compete and earn an opportunity to start in 2026, which he likely will be competing for with a new addition and/or DJ Glaze which leaves two spots at left guard and right tackle. The Raiders have over 100 million in cap space and should spend heavily on adding multiple offensive lineman to anchor the unit and let their be competition for the final 1-2 spots.
The Raiders won’t likely overspend on a tackle especially after drafting Charles Grant and he will likely have the chance to compete for that position along with DJ Glaze. Despite...
