Jason Kelce next? Former Oregon football Jackson Powers-Johnson, a graduate of the Las Vegas Raiders

The Raiders deserve credit for sticking to their guns and going with the best player available. They shocked many fans when they signed tight end Brock Bowers in round one even though the position wasn't essential, and it was the team's commitment to acquiring talent that led to Powers-Johnson's draft slide at pick No. 44 came to an abrupt end.

With an impeccable record on offense, Powers-Johnson, a former four-star recruit, allowed no sacks and just one quarterback hit in his 714 pass-blocking snaps at Oregon. His exceptional performance earned him the prestigious Remmington Trophy (awarded to college football's best center), making him the first player in Pac-12 history to do so.

With his experience as a center and right guard, Powers-Johnson will be a useful asset in Las Vegas, as his size, speed and balance will allow him to find a role early in his career as a protector of those in the Located under center. The man was a duck in college, but on the field he's a bulldog, using his strength to fend off defenders who try to blow past him.

For fans who enjoy watching highlights to fall in love with the team's newest players, signing a center might not be the most exciting choice, but Powers-Johnson is just as strong as his name suggests. If Jason Kelce taught us anything with the Philadelphia Eagles, it's that centers, even if they're unconventional, can become stars in the NFL.

The selection of Powers-Johnson earns the Raiders an “A” grade because he has star potential and comes into the league ready to start.