Among all the question marks the Las Vegas Raiders had going into the 2025 season, the offensive line did not feel like a big one. Sure, there were overall improvements needed, but the configuration of the starting five seemed obvious, barring injuries that would change the equation.
Then, training camp started, and presumed starting center Jackson Powers-Johnson was working with the second team while guard Jordan Meredith got reps with the starters at center. Since then, with right guard Alex Cappa missing time, Powers-Johnson has worked in as the starting right guard.
Powers-Johnson is a versatile interior lineman, and he is generally viewed as a future All-Pro at either center or guard.