New Las Vegas Raiders OG Jackson Powers-Johnson addressed the media after the former Maryland Terrapin was seleccted by the Silver and Black in the 2024 NFL Draft in the second round.
HENDERSON, Nev.--The Las Vegas Raiders , under the direction of Tom Telesco , continue to have a terrific 2024 NFL Draft, as they concluded day two, rounds two and three today,
Q: I know growing up your family were Raiders fans. I also have heard that your first game was at theAllegiant Stadium in college as well?Bay Area, they grew up huge Raiders fans. So, my great grandparents and my grandparents grew up having season tickets for 20 years with the Raiders. Huge Raiders fans there. And then also my first ever game going to 49ers-Raiders, going to that game, first ever NFL game really kind of started the dream for me. And as I said, again, kind of full circle moment.
physicality, and also just straight mental toughness. Wrestling is the hardest sport, so me doing that to prepare for football and really getting that mentality from wrestling, it's really huge for me. I always tell young kids or football players coming up through the league that they should wrestle, so it was huge in my life."come to Oregon and there's a coaching change.
there's new dreamsto get, and I'm excited to work on it and just kind of a huge deal for me. I'm so excited."
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