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Tuck: Raiders DL Edwards Jr. 'bright-eyed, bushy-tailed'

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Knock Mario Edwards Jr. if you will. You’ll have plenty of ammo.

The defensive lineman was overweight at Florida State. His motivation was questioned after being a five-star recruit out of high school.

That was then. Now is far apparently far different.

The Raiders second-round pick is a svelte 279 pounds and driven to succeed following an excellent pre-draft season that made him worthy of the No. 35 overall pick.

The Raiders have thus far been happy with someone who can play end in a 4-3 base defense and inside in sub packages.