Raiders NFL Draft Prospect: Center Bortolini of Wisconsin
The Las Vegas Raiders needed to move some players around on their offensive line last season, as the group dealt with a number of injuries.
Depending on how free agency goes, it's possible the Raiders will need to do so again next season, and for that to happen, they need versatile players who can adapt when needed.
Center Tanor Bortolini of Wisconsin is a perfect example of a player who can play -- and excel -- all along the O-line.
Bortolini played all his offensive snaps at center in his final college season, starting in 12 games, and being selected to Phil Steele's All-Big Ten Fourth Team in 2023.
Pro Football Focus gave Bortolini an overall grade of 65.9 and a pass-blocking grade of 80.3.
With all the injuries the Las Vegas Raiders suffered on the offensive line last year, it's crucial they add versatile players like center Tanor Bortolini of Wisconsin this offseason.
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The season before, Bortolini played all along the O-line, making six starts at left guard, two at right guard, one at center, and one at tight end. He was selected All-Big Ten Honorable Mention.
Bortolini played the five games at right tackle and five at guard during the 2021 season, and PFF gave him an overall grade of 87.0 for that season.
As a freshman, Bortolini played only two games for the Badgers after being rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN out of high school.
Bortolini is one of the more versatile lineman in this year's draft class. That makes him not only valuable as a center, but a great asset to have to step in when there are injuries on the O-line.
From February 27 to March 4, 2024, the NFL Scouting Combine will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.
The NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Mich., on April 25-27, 2024. The Las Vegas Raiders currently hold the No. 13 overall pick.
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