Depth on the interior offensive line is going to be key for the Las Vegas Raiders next season.
If they decide to fulfill that area of need in the third or fourth rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft, guard Cooper Beebe of Kansas State stands out as a solid potential backup.
Beebe started all 13 games for Kansas State this past season, as he helped lead one of the top-25 offenses in the nation. The Wildcats' offense finished the season 12th in the country in rushing at 204.1 rushing yards per game, 23rd in total offense at 445.2 yards per game, and 10th in scoring at 37.1 points per game.
Beebe was named to the All-Big 12 First Team and was also named the conference's Offensive Lineman of the Year. He received both honors the season prior as well. Beebe was also a unanimous first-team All-American, a William V. Campbell Trophy finalist, a Lombardi Award semifinalist, and an Outland Trophy finalist.
Pro Football Focus gave Beebe an overall grade of 83.9 for the 2023 season, which made him the second highest-graded guard in FBS. He also received a run-blocking grade of 79.9 and a pass-blocking grade of 90.4, the third highest-grade among guards.
Beebe started all 14 games at left guard the season prior, helping lead the Wildcats to a 10-4 record and a No. 14 ranking in the final AP Poll. He was named a first-team All-American by ESPN, and, as previously mentioned, was named the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year for the 2022 season as well.
PFF gave Beebe an overall grade of 80.5 for that season.
Beebe started 13 games at left tackle in the 2021 season and was named to his first of three All-Big 12 First Teams. He made eight starts -- seven at right tackle and one at left guard -- in the 2020 season after redshirting his 2019 campaign.
The NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Mich., on April 25-27, 2024. The Las Vegas Raiders currently hold the No. 13 overall pick.
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