Many questioned Alex Leatherwood’s selection at No. 17 for the Las Vegas Raiders. However, you don’t become the blindside blocker on a Nick Saban football team unless you’re pretty damn good. Talk about a bloody massive bloke, bruv. At six-foot-five and 312 pounds and a massive wingspan of 33 â…ž”, Alex Leatherwood has the measurables …
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After an underwhelming 2020 campaign, the Las Vegas Raiders look to land in the postseason come 2021. Entering his fourth year, head coach Jon Gruden has again made multiple changes to the roster in the offseason. A possible wild-card contender, Las Vegas will need a lot of help if they are to reach the postseason. …
The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2021 first-round selection, Alabama’s Alex Leatherwood, trusted the process and now finds himself in ‘Sin City.’Â The decision to draft Leatherwood received almost immediate backlash and criticism from fans to so-called experts. Leatherwood was seen by some as a second-round talent that was ‘overreached for’ at number 17. However, the Raiders …
Raiders T Alex Leatherwood: ‘Whatever Happens In Vegas, Stays In Vegas’ Read More »
Fans have a lot of mixed feelings when it comes to the Las Vegas Raiders’ most recent first-round draft pick. Regardless of how they feel, Alex Leatherwood will bring a lot of much-needed attributes to the Raiders’ front line. Let’s take a closer look. Strength in run-blocking This is the main reason behind the Raiders …
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The Only Nation Podcast crew comes together to review the latest Las Vegas Raiders news and take a close look at their draft haul. Listen to “Ep 56 – 2021 Draft Roundup” on Spreaker. Looking back at recent news In this episode, Homer, Heidi, and T3RaiderFax join forces to cover current Raiders news and examine …
With the NFL draft in the rearview mirror, the Las Vegas Raiders and their first-round selection continue to be questioned. When it comes to their first-round picks, the Raiders just can’t seem to catch a break from the media. Let’s make this clear, this isn’t a reflection of the players nor their talent. The decision …
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The Las Vegas Raiders desperately needed a starting right tackle, and in their eyes, Alex Leatherwood was the best one they could get. However, will they regret passing up the chance to take Christian Darrisaw in the 2021 NFL Draft? Leatherwood’s selection will be scrutinized and overanalyzed in the coming years, much like his new …
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Right tackle was one of the Las Vegas Raiders’ most pressing needs ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft. They had their fair share of choices but took Alex Leatherwood with the 17th overall selection. At the time of the pick, it looked like the Silver and Black reached for the Alabama product. However, that may …
Raiders Draft: Alex Leatherwood May Not Have Been A Reach After All Read More »
With the 2021 NFL draft now over, the wait for the regular season begins. The Las Vegas Raiders, as usual, were a hot topic during the player selection meeting for the wrong reasons. Taking Alabama offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood 17th overall might’ve been the most controversial one. The Raiders rebounded on day two though, adding …
The Las Vegas Raiders enter this year’s offseason with plenty of roster needs. If they move on from right tackle Trent Brown, they’ll have another one. However, drafting Alex Leatherwood could quickly address that need. Alex Leatherwood is one of the best tackle prospects in 2021’s draft Leatherwood may not be the flashiest prospect in …
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