KANSAS CITY, Mo — With the No. 14 pick in the seventh round at No. 231 overall, the Las Vegas Raiders selected Arizona State defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera.
Silvera, the 6-foot-2-inch, 304-pound interior defenseman was the lone Sun Devil drafted in the 2023 NFL draft and will have a chance to compete for a roster spot with the Raiders having few proven names at the position.
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Silvera played eight of 11 games in 2021 for the Miami Hurricanes before entering the transfer portal and signing with Arizona State.