What Should Raiders Expect from Dylan Parham This Year?
The Las Vegas Raiders are headed into the summer with an improved roster and aspirations of returning to the playoffs.
One element they know they need to improve is keeping new quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo upright. Last year, the Raiders were 26th in the NFL in pass-blocking efficiency, which has to improve against the tough pass rushers of the AFC West.
The Raiders look like they will run it back with the same offensive line unit as last season, the most common grouping being Kolton Miller, Dylan Parham, Andre James, Alex Bars and Jermaine Eluemunor.
Parham is a player expected to make a jump in his second year in the league and could bolster this position group greatly. He was a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Memphis and was the Raiders’ first pick in that draft class.
Pro Football Focus said Parham played 1,036 snaps, committed five penalties, and allowed six sacks. He played most of his snaps at left guard and was much better as a run blocker than a pass blocker.
Parham has a lot of talent but also a lot of room to grow after his rookie season. He allowed six sacks and nine quarterback hits, and 55 total pressures.
Parham's rookie campaign by any reasonable assessment was successful. He was a true asset in the locker room and field, progressively improving each week as he understood the scheme. Aided by his strong work ethic, 2023 looks bright.
It takes time for some offensive linemen to develop into good players in the NFL. For Parham, a player with the ideal size and athleticism for the position, the Raiders could be surprised by a second-year jump.
Here is a complete list of every 2023 NFL Draft pick and links to more information about them:
Round 1 No. 7 overall pick: Tyree Wilson, DE, Texas Tech
Round 2 No. 35 overall pick: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
Round 3 No. 70 overall: Byron Young, DT, Alabama
Round 3 No. 100 overall: Tre Tucker, WR, Cincinnati
Round 4 No. 104 overall: Jakorian Bennett, CB, Maryland
Round 4 No. 135 overall: Aidan O'Connell, QB, Purdue
Round 5 No. 170 overall: Christopher Smith II, S, Georgia
Round 6 No. 203 overall: Amari Burney, LB, Florida
Round 7 No. 231 overall: Nesta Jade Silvera, DT, Arizona State
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