Vic Beasley is one of the top edge rushers in this draft class. He’s generally viewed as a 3-4 outside linebacker, therefore eliminated from the Raiders’ purview by nature of their base defense and the presence of strongside linebacker Khalil Mack.
Maybe those assumptions were too hasty. Key word: Maybe.
The Raiders wanted a closer look at the Clemson pass rusher expected to be a top 10-15 pick, and they got one this week.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Raiders sent a four power players to South Carolina to better evaluate this highly-touted prospect.