NFL analyst names McClendon Curtis as UDFA to watch out for in Raiders' offseason
The Las Vegas Raiders could be in for a new piece to their 2023 roster with this UDFA. The rookie minicamp is almost here for the 2023 offseason, which means that we will be able to see some undrafted free agents and just who, and how much, they can help this team during the regular […]
The Las Vegas Raiders could be in for a new piece to their 2023 roster with this UDFA.
The rookie minicamp is almost here for the 2023 offseason, which means that we will be able to see some undrafted free agents and just who, and how much, they can help this team during the regular season. The Raiders have been active in the UDFA market, and have looked for guys that they have big needs in.
One of the needs the Raiders still have, even after free agency and the draft, is the offensive line problems they are still dealing with. Luckily they have two of the best remaining offensive line UDFAs available in Dalton Wagner and McClendon Curtis.
Both guys can make this roster and both can be impactful. But, one of them is a guy one NFL analyst thinks you should watch out for this entire offseason.
Las Vegas Raiders: McClendon Curtis, OT, Chattanooga Add him to the Ekiyor pile: I’m also surprised Curtis wasn’t drafted. The 6-5, 324-pounder has 35-inch arms and has started at both guard spots and left tackle. He more than held his own at the Senior Bowl. There’s work to do, but this could be a total steal for the Raiders in time. –Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic
The Raiders have some important decisions to make when it comes to the UDFA class, but I think Curtis may be a pretty easy one. They need offensive line help, badly, and Curtis is pretty good. He is a guy that could develop into a pretty good backup and adds a layer of depth for the Raiders that they didn't have last year.
They had depth, but it wasn't good depth. Now, even with UDFAs, the Raiders could have great depth up front with Curtis and Wagner.
