The Las Vegas Raiders got a steal in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft by selecting Oregon offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson. Many expected the former Duck to be a late-first- or early-second-round pick but the Raiders managed to get him 44th overall.
In addition to his draft projection, what makes Powers-Johnson such a high-value pick is he was elite last season. Among all FBS interior offensive linemen, he ranked second with an 85.6 run-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus and that was the top mark among centers specifically.
Also, the Oregon product allowed just one pressure on 471 opportunities to earn a 99.