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It is never easy for a highly-touted rookie on the offensive line to have to face a proven superstar on the defensive line to start his NFL career, but that’s exactly what DJ Glaze has to face every day in practice against defensive end Maxx Crosby.
As they say, iron sharpens iron, so if Glaze truly is the real deal and ready to make an impact right away for the Las Vegas Raiders, then it will be shown in his daily battles with one of the best defensive players in the game.
Despite being a rookie out of the University of Maryland, who was selected in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Glaze is getting a lot of high praise during training camp, which is a great sign regarding his immediate future with the team.
New Raiders general manager Tom Telesco recently shared some insight on the rookie offensive lineman on the “JT The Brick” show.
“DJ Glaze held his own against Maxx Crosby, and he’s coming along a little faster than I anticipated,” Telesco said, via Vegas Sports Today.
“DJ Glaze held his own against Maxx Crosby, and he’s coming along a little faster than I anticipated.”
Raiders GM Tom Telesco on Raiders rookie OL DJ Glaze on the @JTTheBrick show:
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— Vegas Sports Today (@VegasSportsTD) August 2, 2024
With the Raiders either having veteran journeyman Gardner Minshew or second-year quarterback Aidan O’Connell under center to start the 2024 NFL season, the offensive line will have to be as solid as it can be, as protection up front will be paramount to the team’s success on offense.
That said, Glaze has an opportunity to make a case to be a starter along with fellow rookie Jackson Powers-Johnson, who is currently injured, ahead of their Week 1 battle against the AFC West-rival Los Angeles Chargers on the road at SoFi Stadium.
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