Solid Starter
Dylan Parham, G/C, Memphis – Round 3 
The Las Vegas interior offensive line was a major weakness in the 2021 season. The team was fortunate to land a solid and safe interior blocker like Parham in the third round because he could line up at either guard position or center. Parham has strength as a run blocker and looks capable as a pass protector, especially at center. Speedy three-techniques could give him problems at guard, but following some developmental time, he should improve. The Raiders need a long-term starter at center, and Parham could compete for that job immediately. Before too long, I think he could be a solid starting center for Las Vegas.
2020: Trevon Moehrig, S
2020: Damon Arnette, CB
2019: Johnathan Abram, S
2018: Kolton Miller, OT
2017: Obi Melifonwu, S
2016: Shilique Calhoun, DE
2015: Clive Walford, TE
2014: Gabe Jackson, G
2013: Sio Moore, LB
Most Likely To Bust
NONE The Raiders’ first selection wasn’t until the 90th-overall pick because of the trade for Davante Adams. The majority of picks after Round 2 don’t pan out for NFL teams. Las Vegas did not have a pick high enough to quality for a true bust if a player doesn’t stick in the NFL.
2021: Divine Deable, LB
2020: Tanner Muse, LB
2019: Trayvon Mullen, CB
2018: Arden Key, DE
2017: Eddie Vanderdoes, DT
2016: Jihad Ward, DE
2015: Mario Edwards, DT
2014: Derek Carr, QB
2013: D.J. Hayden, CB
Potential Boom Pick
NONE Las Vegas didn’t pick until the 90th-overall choice because of the Davante Adams trade, and most picks after the second round don’t pan out in the pros. The Raiders did not have a pick high enough for realisitic boom potential. I think guard/center Dylan Parham could be a solid starter for them, and fourth-round running back Zamir White could be a good No. 2 back in the NFL. Neil Farrell and Matthew Butler could be quality depth defensive tackles, but I don’t see a true boom pick potential in the Raiders’ draft class.
2021: Alex Leatherwood, OT
2020: Henry Ruggs, WR
2019: Josh Jacobs, RB
2018: Nick Nelson, CB
2017: Gareon Conley, CB
2016: Karl Joseph, S
2015: Amari Cooper, WR
2014: Khalil Mack, LB
2013: Menelik Watson, OT
Future Depth Player
Zamir White, RB, Georgia – Round 4 
The Raiders declined the fifth-year option on running back Josh Jacobs, so White has a shot at becoming the starter for Las Vegas in 2023. White is built like a truck with serious power and surprising quickness. As a runner, the 6-foot, 214-pound White is a load. White is a true power back who runs over defenders and constantly bursts through tackles. With his power and strength, White earned the nickname of “Zeus” in college, and he is a very physical runner.
As a receiver, White will need some work for the NFL thanks to the Georgia offense not throwing him the ball much. He flashed the ability to contribute as a receiver.
Given the passing-driven nature of the modern pro game, White may not have the receiving ability to be a three-down starter. However, he could be a very good No. 2 back who is a tough runner capable of doing the hard work of pounding the ball between the tackles. White looks very capable of being a good depth player for Las Vegas.
2022: Malcolm Koonce, DE
2020: Lynn Bowden, WR
2019: Hunter Renfrow, WR
2018: Maurice Hurst, DT
2017: David Sharpe, OT
2016: Connor Cook, QB
2015: Jon Feliciano, G
2014: Keith McGill, CB
2013: Tyler Wilson, QB
Walt’s 2022 NFL Draft Grades:
90. Dylan Parham, C/G, Memphis – A Grade
I love what the Raiders just did. They didn’t pick until No. 86, but they moved down four spots and picked a player who easily could’ve gone in the second round. Not only that, but Dylan Parham fills a huge need. Parham can play guard and center, and the Raiders will need his versatility on their horrid blocking unit.
122. Zamir White, RB, Georgia – B+ Grade
Zamir White is the next of impressive backs to come out of Georgia, along with James Cook. He’s a solid pick here in the fourth round, as the Raiders need to figure out what to do with Josh Jacobs, who has been very inconsistent for them.
126. Neil Farrell, NT, LSU – B- Grade
Neil Farrell is a big nose tackle who can help the Patriots stop the run. The problem is that the rest of the AFC West is all about passing, so I’m not sure about this fit. Farrell makes sense in this range as a fourth-round prospect though.
175. Matthew Butler, DT, Tennessee – B+ Grade
Another defensive tackle for the Raiders, but this one is a lot lighter. He’ll help the team generate pressure on the quarterback, which is essential in their division. The range is perfect for Butler.
238. Thayer Munford, G, Ohio State – B+ Grade
Thayer Munford played tackle at Ohio State, but he can’t handle edge rushers, so he’ll have to play at guard. Pass protection will still be an issue, but he should run block well. This is nice value for him.
250. Brittain Brown, RB, UCLA – C Grade
I never thought Brittain brown would be drafted, as he was just a “meh” running back at UCLA. I’m not sure what the Raiders see in him.
2022 NFL Draft Team Grade: B. Follow Walter @walterfootball for updates.
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