Alex Leatherwood did well to get in prime physical shape this offseason which bode well for a Year 2 jump. Based on what the 2021 first-round pick showcased on Saturday against the Miami Dolphins, however, the Las Vegas Raiders right tackle has seemingly fallen off the cliff.
Beaten soundly out the game on the Silver & Black’s initial offensive drive, Leatherwood looked more undrafted free agent in his first NFL action (albeit preseason) than a high-hopes opening-round high draft selection. Outside the first two plays, Leatherwood got bullied into the backfield right into the quarterback and then out-raced around the corner resulting in an easy sack for the Dolphins.