- May 31, 2006
- 13,792
- 9,396
And with the 16th Pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders select:
VITA VEA, DT, WASHINGTON
STRENGTHS
NFL-worthy size with thick hips and powerful upper body. Can be very intimidating at point of attack. Able to overpower lighter guards and usually pummels centers when isolated on them. Has power to press blockers off of his frame and the hip rotation and flexibility to dislodge them. Also utilizes booming hump move that can topple blockers off their base as a pass rush counter. Able to grow roots and own his grass when pad level is right. Two-gap defender. Can punch, lock out, and locate the ball. Above average pursuit quickness for a big man. Able to shed blockers and range to down the line of scrimmage to squeeze running lanes and make tackles. Violent hands can clear hands from his frame or soften the blocker's edge when he's rushing the passer. Has serious bull-rush ability once he gains momentum early in rush. Still very raw with much more talent to unlock.
Bruh. I was literally about to pick Vea.





