Who Will Step Up on Offense and Other Qs for Raiders — bleacherreport.com

There’s no doubt McKenzie will move Howard back to tackle, opening a guard position to be filled. Ali Marpet will likely be one of the best players not drafted in the first round. According to Dane Brugler of CBSSports, he has a solid combination of agility, strength, durability and a high football IQ that makes him NFL-ready: Understands leverage and blocking angles. Enough flexibility in his joints and plays with hip snap at the point of attack. Sets up quickly with adequate quickness in his kickslide with balanced lateral movements and body control to get away with lean. Quick thinker with reflex adjustors to counter rush moves, showing the reaction time to cut off inside moves. Nice job on combo blocks to engage at the point, but uses his eyes to seek out his next victim. Comfortable in his own skin with a high football IQ and smarts off the field. 110-percenter with NFL toughness and play speed. Two-time team captain with several accolades at the D-III level.

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