PFF names the perfect day three fit for the Raiders in the draft
The Las Vegas Raiders can nail the draft in the next few weeks if they make the right picks not just in the first few rounds, but on day three as well. They have the seventh pick, so they will likely get a guy that has superstar potential, but the second and third-day picks are […]
The Las Vegas Raiders can nail the draft in the next few weeks if they make the right picks not just in the first few rounds, but on day three as well. They have the seventh pick, so they will likely get a guy that has superstar potential, but the second and third-day picks are important too.
With 12 draft picks in the upcoming draft, the Raiders have ample opportunities to get it right. They have about seven picks on day three alone. With one of those picks, Pro Football Focus thinks edge rusher Andre Carter would be the perfect day three fit.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS: EDGE ANDRE CARTER II, ARMY
Carter’s tools are reminiscent of Maxx Crosby’s coming out of Eastern Michigan. The Army product, though, is even further behind where Crosby was from a weight room perspective. His talent is undeniable, as he tied Aidan Hutchinson for the highest pass-rushing grade in the country in 2021.
Carter started the offseason as a highly-ranked edge rusher and a guy that could go in the second or third round. Now, after other players have risen and his combine wasn't off the charts, he has fallen a bit. That doesn't change how good he is though.
Carter is a dog, and those are the kind of players that the Raiders need. Not to mention his insane 2021 season where he finished with 15 sacks. 2022 wasn't as impressive, but there is the belief he can be a big contributor at the pro level.
Here is the draft profile PFF did on Carter:
Carter moves like an athlete and understands how to set up offensive tackles when rushing the passer. Carter isn’t the guy you want over a tight end or tackle just yet. Keeping him in space to the open side of the field is ideal to start his career. Carter’s lack of muscle mass stuck out like a sore thumb at the Senior Bowl. He was unable to train year-round to maintain weight due to training duties at Army, so it wouldn’t be outrageous to see him improve considerably in this regard in the coming years. – PFF
The Raiders need someone who can come in when needed as a depth piece, and if he can develop into a guy that can replace Chandler Jones, that's good too.
