
#71 OT · Las Vegas Raiders
Height
6'4"
Weight
331 lbs
Age
23
College
Maryland
Draft
2024, Rd 3, #77
Experience
2 yrs
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On the field, Dj Glaze grades out as a shaky OT for Las Vegas Raiders (D+ Performance). Against that production, his deal reads as fairly priced on the Contract Value Index (C+) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is negative (D- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
AAV
$795K/yr
DJ Glaze's $0.8M annual deal with the Raiders represents solid value for what appears to be a developmental tackle signing. At less than $1M per year, this is clearly a depth/futures play where Las Vegas is betting on upside rather than paying for proven production. The modest salary suggests Glaze is either a young player with limited NFL experience or coming off an underwhelming stint elsewhere, but the C+ CVI indicates the contract terms appropriately reflect that uncertainty. The financial commitment is low enough that the Raiders can afford to be patient with his development while maintaining flexibility to move on if he doesn't progress. This type of signing rarely moves the needle immediately, but it's the kind of cost-controlled depth building that allows teams to allocate resources elsewhere. For a Raiders offensive line that has struggled with consistency, adding affordable upside at tackle makes sense as long as they're not counting on Glaze as anything more than a backup option in 2024.
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Dj's contract sits relative to comparable money.
DJ Glaze is a second-year offensive tackle for the Las Vegas Raiders, a young and still-developing presence along a Las Vegas offensive line that has been searching for consistency and stability in recent seasons. Through 34 career games, Glaze has begun to accumulate the kind of professional reps that are essential for growth at a position where experience is arguably the most important developmental currency — though at this stage, he remains firmly in the "developing player" tier, well short of the 48-game threshold that typically signals an established starter. His current performance grade checks in at a D+, reflecting the kinds of technical inconsistencies and lapses in assignment execution that are common for young tackles still learning the nuances of NFL pass rushers and defensive fronts. What Glaze does offer the Raiders is a physical foundation to build upon, and the organization will be watching closely to see whether his play-strength and athleticism can translate more consistently into functional in-game performance as he gains exposure to higher-stakes situations. The concern heading into the upcoming season is whether Glaze can cement himself as a reliable weekly contributor or whether he remains a roster-filler vulnerable to being pushed by competition in camp. For a franchise desperately in need of trustworthy pieces up front, the margin for prolonged developmental patience is thin. Watch for improvement in his anchor technique and hand usage as the clearest indicators of whether his trajectory is trending toward a legitimate starting future in this league.
Dj Glaze ranks 11th of 185 graded offensive tackles by performance. That slots Dj between Blake Fisher (C) just ahead and Easton Kilty (D+) just behind.
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Blake FisherHouston TexansCMekhi BectonKansas City ChiefsC-Josh SimmonsKansas City ChiefsD+Graded lower
Easton KiltyNew Orleans SaintsDJ Glaze enters the 2026 offseason as a developmental offensive tackle on the Las Vegas Raiders' roster, carrying the profile of a depth piece still working to establish himself as a reliable starter. Media coverage heading into the new league year has been notably ambivalent, with analysts framing his situation as an open competition rather than a secured role. The Raiders' reported interest in a massive 6'9", 325-pound potential replacement signals that the front office views the starting offensive tackle position as an area of genuine need, casting a shadow over Glaze's long-term standing on the depth chart. On the positive side, some analysts have highlighted a 'golden opportunity' narrative, suggesting that a strong offseason performance could allow Glaze to seize a starting role if the team does not upgrade externally. Overall, the prevailing media and fan perception is one of cautious skepticism — Glaze is viewed as a player fighting for his roster spot rather than an entrenched contributor, making his 2026 trajectory highly contingent on both his own development and the Raiders' free agency and draft decisions along the offensive line.
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