Raiders take Delmar Glaze in 2024 NFL Draft: Best reactions to Round 3 pick

Mike Moraitis

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With their third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders selected offensive tackle Delmare Glaze out of Maryland.

After addressing their need at guard, the Raiders turned their focus to right tackle, where they had another hole. The departure of Jermaine Eluemunor left Thayer Munford Jr., who struggled in limited snaps last season, as the Raiders' most viable starter in that spot.

The 6-foot-4, 315-pound tackle has experience playing at both spots upfront, and some analysts believe he could be a guard. Glaze's strength in college was in pass protection, but he's going to need some work in the run game.

We've seen some projections having him go on Day 2, while others had him as a Day 3 pick. Here's more on Glaze from Lance Zierlein of NFL.com, who projected the Maryland product as a Round 5 selection:

Swing tackle prospect with some promising NFL traits but tape that comes up lacking against some of the better competition he faced. Glaze has started at both tackle spots but is inconsistent with his pass sets and change of direction. Rushers with speed can beat him to the top of the rush and cross his face for easy inside access once he starts oversetting. He has good hand strength and should improve in protection if he can use more direct, inside hands in his punch. He’s fairly fluid in space and fits the criteria of an inside/outside zone blocker with lead-pull potential. A move to guard might give him the best chance to become an NFL starter in the future.

Now, some of the best reactions following the Raiders' selection of Glaze.

Mike Moraitis

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After cutting his teeth with Bleacher Report, Mike Moraitis has covered the Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Titans for FanSided, and the Titans and New York Giants for USA TODAY Sports Media Group. On top of his duties with Sporting News, Mike is the managing editor and lead writer for Titans Wire.