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All 32 NFL teams are currently hosting 2026 NFL draft prospects on different variations of pre-draft visits. Teams are permitted to welcome 30 prospects to their facilities for an in-person visit. The number is much larger when it comes to virtual meetings via Zoom.
The Las Vegas Raiders recently took advantage of the virtual meeting allowance to get familiar with a good defensive prospect. Oklahoma defensive tackle Gracen Halton said he met with the Raiders on Zoom during a recent interview. Halton would be an excellent fit in Rob Leonard's defense.
"I’m also meeting virtually with the Las Vegas Raiders and Washington Commanders," Halton told NFL Draft On SI.
The super impressive Halton ran a 4.82-second 40-yard dash at nearly 300 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine. The former Sooners standout registered 8.5 sacks across his final two seasons at Oklahoma. Halton was also at the Senior Bowl earlier in the pre-draft process, where he was consistently disruptive during pass-rushing drills.
The Raiders have defensive linemen like Adam Butler, Jonah Laulu, Tonka Hemingway, and Thomas Booker on the roster. There's room for improvement. Halton is projected to be drafted between the third and fifth rounds, where the Raiders are equipped with five total selections.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders hold virtual pre-draft meeting with good DT prospect fit
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The Las Vegas Raiders recently took advantage of the virtual meeting allowance to get familiar with a good defensive prospect. Oklahoma defensive tackle Gracen Halton said he met with the Raiders on Zoom during a recent interview. Halton would be an excellent fit in Rob Leonard's defense.
"I’m also meeting virtually with the Las Vegas Raiders and Washington Commanders," Halton told NFL Draft On SI.
The super impressive Halton ran a 4.82-second 40-yard dash at nearly 300 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine. The former Sooners standout registered 8.5 sacks across his final two seasons at Oklahoma. Halton was also at the Senior Bowl earlier in the pre-draft process, where he was consistently disruptive during pass-rushing drills.
The Raiders have defensive linemen like Adam Butler, Jonah Laulu, Tonka Hemingway, and Thomas Booker on the roster. There's room for improvement. Halton is projected to be drafted between the third and fifth rounds, where the Raiders are equipped with five total selections.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders hold virtual pre-draft meeting with good DT prospect fit
Continue reading...
