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Raiders draft prospects: Defensive end Randy Gregory

Name: Randy Gregory, DE, Nebraska
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 254lbs
Analysis: Ultra productive rusher in a conference, known for large, run blocking offensive lines. Gregory is vastly different than the previously profiled Shawn Oakman. Oakman is a potential stud rusher; Gregory is ready to produce right now. Could he improve? Yes, yet, if he walked into O.co now, he’d be the best lineman they have. Randy uses his hands better than most Raider linemen. Pass rushing is a mesh of hand placement and footwork. Gregory’s instincts give him the edge over offensive lineman. He uses enough balance and timing to gain ground. If tackles give him a foot, he’s taking a yard, the quarterback, and maybe the ball. They may know the snap count; Randy springs from his stance quicker than most can ready themselves. With the entire gift set bestowed upon Gregory, what shocks me is his play recognition. He’s not one to fall for play action. One could say that he refuses to fall for the banana in the tailpipe (the inability

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