The Raiders are on the lookout for more help on the interior defensive line, and that's no secret. However, it looks like they might not make a move until the third day of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Yesterday, we talked about Leonard Taylor from Miami as a possible Day 3 pick. Another name to remember is T'Vonde Sweat, the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year at DT.
Pro Football Focus recently highlighted Sweat as a potential steal on Day 3. They praised his impressive 2023 season, where he earned grades above 85.0 in both pass rushing and run defense. Sweat's 0.44 PFF Wins Above Average topped all college interior defensive linemen last season, even beating out his teammate and expected first-rounder Byron Murphy II.
Sweat's on-field skills are top-notch, but there are concerns about his behavior off the field. He was arrested for a DWI in April and was known for his partying ways in college. Despite this, he's a dominant nose tackle who can create opportunities for other defenders on the line.
The Raiders will need to weigh Sweat's off-field issues, but his talent aligns with what Antonio Pierce is looking for on defense. Keep an eye on him as a potential Day 3 steal in the draft.
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