Raiders rookie OL turns heads after impressive showing with first-team reps

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The ' right tackle situation is one of the biggest question marks on the team. With the departure of Jermaine Eluemunor in free agency, the Raiders will  Trevor Richards Jersey have a new starter at the position in 2024.Thayer Munford Jr. is expected to take over the role after the 24-year-old started 10 games last season, playing at both left and right tackle. He showed glimpses of excellent play, but also had his fair share of struggles.Though Munford Jr. has been the projected starter at right tackle since Eluemunor's exit, this didn't stop general manager Tom Telesco from using a Day 2 pick on an offensive tackle, selecting Maryland's DJ Glaze in the third round of April's draft.Since arriving in Las Vegas, Glaze has worked with the second-team offense in practice but got his chance with the starting offense during Tuesday's practice  Jeff Locke Jersey after Munford Jr.  Corey Dickerson Jersey .According to , Glaze held his own and "opened some important eyes within the organization."Here is what Bonsignore had to say about Glaze and how he has fared in his first training campGlaze has quietly put together a solid training camp. He has a solid feel for the tackle position, smooth athletic ability and the strength to hold up against defensive linemen.At 6 feet, 4 inches and 315 pounds, he isnt the tallest tackle prospect, but his long arms help mitigate that. He excelled as a run and pa s blocker Tuesday, using his long arms and strength to punish defenders moving forward and his crisp footwork and arms to keep pa s rushers in front of him.He followed with another solid practice Wednesday, working mostly Jose Fernandez Jersey  with the second team, and is making a case as a key backup and future starter.In the piece, Bonsignore points out that the rookie Starlin Castro Jersey  was solid against Maxx Crosby and the Raiders' talented defensive line, which has been giving the offense fits throughout the offseason.The selection of Glaze has been highly scrutinized, as many believe that the former Terrapin was a Day 3 talent, mostly because of his struggles in the run game.Though there are still concerns, the 21-year-old's promising start to camp is a step in the right direction.