Raiders take OT Jared Veldheer
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, April 23rd, 2010 at 5:49 pm in Oakland Raiders.
So much for the Bruce Campbell to the Raiders storyline so popular following the combine.
With Campbell still on the board at No. 69, the Raiders made offense tackle Jared Veldheer, a Division II All-America from Hillsdale, their third round pick. Veldheer is 6-foot-8, 312 pounds.
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April 23rd, 2010 at 5:49 pm
1st
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Campbell getting NO respect
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Campbell = merriods…
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:50 pm
6-8 312!?!?!?!?!!!!!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:50 pm
So trade up to get Akwasi or get a guard in the 5th and a center/Lafell in the 4th?
Cable wasn’t lying about the 15 starts thing.
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:51 pm
yay!
O-line in ‘010 1/2!
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:51 pm
ok ok ok
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:51 pm
hey jerry can you say LT or RT?
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:51 pm
6′8 310!!! sign me up!!!!!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Scouts give Hillsdale College’s Jared Veldheer high marks ahead of NFL draft
In a nine-day stretch this month, Jared Veldheer spent more hours than he could remember in the air or just waiting around for flights in airports while making personal trips to six NFL franchises.
Such is the life of a fast-rising draft prospect.
Veldheer, a 6-foot-8, 312-pound offensive tackle from Hillsdale College, is targeted as a third-round pick in the 2010 NFL draft, although he could go higher based on all of the pre-draft interest that surrounds him.
The former Forest Hills Northern standout participated in the Texas vs. the Nation all-star game, attended the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, had eight teams put him through individual workouts on his college campus and been summoned to Arizona, Denver, New York, Oakland, Philadelphia and San Francisco for in-depth discussions about his future
He had a private moment with Oakland owner and general manager Al Davis.
“He told me he wants to get another Super Bowl ring. He said he hopes it works out that the Raiders get me in the draft because he likes my tape and he likes the way I run,” Veldheer said.
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Reminds me of jared gaither.
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:52 pm
WHERE THE HELL IS HILLSDALE ? HOPE THE GUY IS A PLAYER..
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Nice pick
We got our RT, Greatest draft so far!!!
Wooohoooooooooooo
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Velvet Deer, or Deer Velvet, who cares? It ain’t Kwame or Pears!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:53 pm
El Tato thanks for the update.
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:53 pm
They might as well just draft a giraffe.
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:53 pm
6′-7 5/8″ 322lb.
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Strengths:
Outstanding Height — Large frame with room to bulk up — Excellent athleticism — Nimble feet — Able to slide laterally and mirror — Superb Balance — Quick and Agile — Excels in pass protection and can handle speed off the edge — Understands positioning and angles — Shows the ability to sustain blocks — Above average strength — Terrific mobility and range — Smart with superb awareness — Competitive and always gives max effort — Hard Worker — Durable — Big Upside.
Weaknesses:
Will be making a huge leap in competition — Short Arms — Has some issues when it comes to leverage — Isn’t a natural knee bender — Not real powerful — Doesn’t get a dominant push in the run game — Must improve hand use and show more violence — Trouble hitting targets in space — Needs to be a lot more aggressive — May lack a killer instinct.
Notes:
Was a four-year starter ( all 46 games ) for the Chargers — Named a 1st Team All-American in 2009 — Earned 1st Team All-GLIAC honors in 2008 and 2009 — Was elected a captain by his teammates — Brother, Aaron, played basketball at Hillsdale — Redshirted in 2005 — Blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher each season of his career — Really stood out at the Texas vs. The Nation all-star game — Could also project to guard at the next level — One of the premier small school prospect in this class — Still a bit raw and will require some development but is an intriguing prospect with the physical tools to play left tackle in the NFL.
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:54 pm
I want a receiver. Mike Williams from Syracuse or Damian Williams from SC.
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:54 pm
# Timmah Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:50 pm
# Pretty Rick Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Great pick! Finally got JaMarcus some protection. Tod McShay was head overhills on this guy from the jump. Awesome!
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If McShay likes him, i like him
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Oh this guy is a OT I thought they announced DT.
Mayock cant shut his hole for 10 secs to hear anything!!!
MLB,DT,OL just like I said. Now make me look good AL and go FB & WR!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Now its wall to wall commercials…really milking that ad revenue….they are in commercial more and are not even paying attention to the draft.
What a joke…
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:54 pm
So who is our NT? I mean i don’t mean to ruin the party but….
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:54 pm
PassTheCheetos Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Reminds me of jared gaither.
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Yep!
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Now trade up and get Akwasi
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Sounds as though this is the guy Davis wanted
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Is that it?? The Raiders are done for the day?
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:56 pm
I sure am proud of Al!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:56 pm
This guy was a real sleeper in the draft.
Some big potential here.
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:56 pm
strong
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZUoHh8gupE
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:56 pm
He had a private moment with Oakland owner and general manager Al Davis.
“He told me he wants to get another Super Bowl ring. He said he hopes it works out that the Raiders get me in the draft because he likes my tape and he likes the way I run,” Veldheer said.
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Sound like Al Davis made this pick. Hope its not another Sam Williams.
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:56 pm
KICK BLOCKER!!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:56 pm
ottocrat Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:53 pm
They might as well just draft a giraffe.
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LOL
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Why would you like the way a OT runs????
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Havent you heard.
Big mean linebackers are the new Nose Tackle
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Inone we dont run a 3/4 there is NO nose tackle!
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Bruce Campbell still on the board.
BOy, he must have thought that 40x had him paid.
He should have kept his 17 starts in college.
Thank goodness the Raiders didn’t touch this kid.
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Raiders4eve, I don’t get excited about drafts. In my view, you can only screw up. Unless you’re like 0-16 and just drafted your franchise QB. Al didn’t screw up today, I’ll give him that. Should have taken a QB too but he addressed some interior needs. He could have done a lot worse. But to get excited? Best MLB in the draft? In this class? BFD. For all we know McClain will get steamrolled at this level. Who do we have in our organization that would know? Al? Don’t make me laugh!
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:59 pm
At least he made an All-something team, no matter what the level
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Hope Gradpectoral grows some friggin’ antler-antennae because an O-line of 6′7″ 6′8″ 6′3″ 6′8″ 6′8″ allows nothing for the Polish Pipsqeauk to see. (this is not Brees we’re talking about.)
Then again JaWho’sit could grow some cojones.
Kyle Boller, the next Plunkett!!!!!
(anyone feel sorry for Colt-boy McCoy who was exposed as a child during Gruden’s one-on-one with him?)
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:00 pm
MR!
SHUT UP!
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:00 pm
I love to see how the called “experts” had Bruce Campbell at #8 going to Oakland.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:00 pm
IF WE TRADE BACK IN THE 3RD WHO IS IT FOR
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:00 pm
It’s a good pick, but he has short armed. Another T-Rex? I hope not.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:01 pm
That would be something else if Boller stepped up and displayed some skills
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:01 pm
Cum’on get real, real! We have needed a run stuffing MLB for years and now we have one.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:01 pm
Rated 9th OT on the board per cbssports…
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:01 pm
Jared Veldheer = Raider Wedge Buster
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Raiders done for the day, Cable talking live at Raider.com
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Well I never heard of him or seen him play.
But I’m not the expert.
Mr Davis is known for his late round gems.
I’m hoping he is atleast the value Mario Henderson was in rd 3.
JUST HOPE BABY !!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:04 pm
MR
Thats your opinion, finally AL has taken note of what this team needs, MLB, DT, OT most probably we will draft another OG and FB. Finally, this team needs has been addressed, as far as win or loss, we will see, but as an owner, he didnt screw it up so we in agreement. Just doing that he deserves a credit and we excited as Raider Nation fans. All we need is a QB, I dont like McCoy and Claussen fell for a reason. Next year the kid from Stanford should be available with a new rookie cap system, maybe even get Jason Campbell who knows, but I am happy with this team direction.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:05 pm
I coach Oline and short arms are a plus. D linemen need long arms. All these draftniks don’t know what they are taking about when they drop a OL men because of short arms. Other short armed OTs Jake Long. Joe Thomas, how did tey work out? Longs arms are only a little over 32″ long.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:05 pm
D-bag Kiper said: Good pick for that slot, added that he has T-Rex arms…
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:05 pm
MR. Davis is not making the picks this year…
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:05 pm
Jared, Enoch’s father, lived for 962 years. Now there’s a draft pick looking at the long term picture!
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:06 pm
So is Jared a power blocker or a zone blocker?
Looks to me like he does both with no penalties.
Big upgrade at RG
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Can’t be mad at Al this year in the draft. He is getting good value and drafting at positions of need.
Even traded down a few times.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Now if we can just snag Pike or LeFevour in the 4th or trade that pick for Jason Campbell, we’ll be good to go! Grab a guard, another WR, and a backup corner to fulfill Al’s DB crush in the later rounds, and this will be a pretty successful weekend for the organization.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:07 pm
I said Al took note of what the team needs. But to start celebrating? I mean, this is Al Davis. Even if he addressed team needs it’s not like he knows what the flip he’s doing. He was addressing a team need at QB in ‘07, too. How did that work out?
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:08 pm
M
Maybe we can help him build a stone temple and dedicate it to al.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:08 pm
And, it’s too bad people can’t say anymore that Kiffin was the one who wanted Russell, after Al blurted in that press conference that Russell was his guy. Nobody debunks Al loyalists more than Al himself.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:09 pm
He is a OT, and he iis the 9th best OT on the cbssports board…
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Now we need to address RG (Brandon Carter)
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:09 pm
To be honest, I like the DT in the second round, the one we picked first today. You can’t have too many of those guys. But McClain? I can see him getting steamrolled.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Vegas how mad are you that your boy Arenas is a Chef
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Afternoon MR.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Come on, trade up and grab Akwasi and this will be the best draft ever
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:11 pm
The Raiders are interested in QB kafka Northwestern.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Opposing guards are going to come after McClain and try to knock him into the cheap seats, no matter how good Raider fans think he is. How will he handle that? That’s how I think.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:11 pm
We should go OG, Or C next
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Nnamdi21 Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Very niiiiize…
Could be good…
http://raidernationstation.com/draftermath
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:12 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:09 pm
To be honest, I like the DT in the second round, the one we picked first today. You can’t have too many of those guys. But McClain? I can see him getting steamrolled.
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Maybe out-ran, I dont’t think he will be stemrolled, dude is heavy, and strong. From tape he looks like he understands leverage, and tackeling too.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:12 pm
C Tennett, or walton
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:12 pm
If Lane was a popsicle you would be his Lady gaga
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Veldeheer’s very agile for his size could play TE?!!
He’s a developmental player I think, but a big guy who can ZBS.
lack of tape and small program is pointed to for his 3rd round pick.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Where is my man Priesttj?
I bet he is excited with this OT, huge body and can start at either RT or RG. It looks like we going back to power blocking.
Henderson 6′6
Gallery 6′6
Walker 6′7
Veldheer 6′8
All we need is Mawae a veteran center that can guide this group. Great job AL Davis. We running the ball for sure, forget ZBS bs……
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:12 pm
MR/KiffinRaider,
your averageness is only surpassed by your blandness.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:13 pm
OG’s will not get to McClain because of Kelly and Houston
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Cable said McClain was a smaller guard….
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:13 pm
As long as Al Davis is involved with our drafting, you’d have to be crazy to get excited about anything, really.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Tomorrow we are picking QB in round 4, Kafka, Crompton or Skelton
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Opposing guards are going to come after McClain and try to knock him into the cheap seats, no matter how good Raider fans think he is. How will he handle that? That’s how I think.
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This is true of all MLB’s. we need a NT!
You see how Ravens hide there weak MLB’s ha ha ha
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Veldheer, Small school, big talent
http://raidernationstation.com/draftermath
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Good points nam21, thats why he was rated 9th of all LT’s on the board…
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:14 pm
I will be happy if we draft Mitch Pietrus tomm
Also would like us to draft NT Jay Ross, he played good with Lineval Joseph
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Yes, that’s true of all MLB’s. But some can fight off blocks. Will he? MLB’s don’t just stand there and look tough.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Chargers trading up in front of the Broncos
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Al Davis found his new Kevin Gogan!!
Kevin Gogan (1994)
To the rest of the league, Kevin Gogan was one of the dirtiest players during his time, but to the Silver and Black faithful, Gogan was a tough, no-nonsense player who typified the Raiders-outlaw attitude.
After seven seasons with the Cowboys, Gogan signed with the Raiders for three years and $3.6 million. The 6-7, 320 pound behemoth out of Washington State did not disappoint, as he started in all 48 games in his three-year career with the Raiders, which included his first Pro Bowl selection in 1994.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:16 pm
TTFN
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Peace owt! Pot run…I mean…yeah, pot run
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:16 pm
dischargers do it adain…the they are stacked at LB and they draft another…
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Chargers got ILB Donald Butler
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Gruden said earlier that he and Kiper were up all night grinding. No, Gru.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:17 pm
ltr Nam221
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:17 pm
SD take ILB Donald Butler, he was in the Raiders radar
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:17 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Yes, that’s true of all MLB’s. But some can fight off blocks. Will he? MLB’s don’t just stand there and look tough.
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He’s very good at shedding unlike Morrison…
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:17 pm
priest, why are you talking about players that ron wolf drafted?
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:18 pm
The Raiders need to get back in the DRAFT!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:18 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Opposing guards are going to come after McClain and try to knock him into the cheap seats, no matter how good Raider fans think he is. How will he handle that? That’s how I think.
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What is it about McClain that makes you think he can’t handle this scenario?
Size, strength, or something else?
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:18 pm
At the college level, Nnamdi. I’m not excited about him.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:18 pm
93. Veldheer ran a 4.88
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Chargers are looking to unload Merriroids.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Priesttj
What you think of our new OT ????
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Raider75, find the comment where I say that McClain “can’t” do anything, and I’ll answer that question.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:20 pm
I cant believe Buffalo passed on McCoy in the third!
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:21 pm
McCoy = Grossman or = Brees, what do you think?
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:22 pm
I hate mel kiper. Out of all the analysts who cover the draft his opinion is the least valuable. He had clausen rated as the forth best prospect.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:23 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:13 pm
As long as Al Davis is involved with our drafting, you’d have to be crazy to get excited about anything, really.
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Shut Up
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:23 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOZDG9UgzkQ thats me thinking about the Bills draft so far
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:23 pm
# The Real MaddenRaider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Raider75, find the comment where I say that McClain “can’t” do anything, and I’ll answer that question.
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Shut Up
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:24 pm
Taylor Mays unloads on pete carroll
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Can’t blame MaddenRaider, What has the Raiders done good for the last 7 years. I prefer to be optimistic, it makes my day better.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Priest:
When Veldheer showed up in Indianapolis for the Combine, there was nothing Division II about him. He ran the fastest three-cone drill and 20-yard shuttles of all the offensive lineman and came in fourth in the 40-yard dash with a time of 5.09 seconds.
source: CNBC
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:26 pm
FKN dever takes walton…
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Nnamdi always tells it like it really is !
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Crickets!
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Colt is a Brown
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Mccoy in the bottom of the 3rd…wow!
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:39 pm
4eve
I don’t know a damn thing about the OT Veldmeer. All I know is Cable waxed poetic about him some 3-4 weeks ago. I haven’t seen a shred of film on the guy.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Whats up 4eva? What do you think so far?
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:41 pm
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:41 pm
RNO, give it a rest. I’m not going to take tips on reaching enlightenment from Raider fans. Thank you. It just so happens I’m a responsible adult and can function while being “negative”.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Right now would be the time we would get in….trade with the Pat’s!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:43 pm
can you draft a head coach?
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Let’s get Bruce Campbell!
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Mack Brown on the NFL Network set after the commercial break.
Now’s a really good time to turn off the TV, I think.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:47 pm
time to save money pip pip cheerio
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:48 pm
RealMaddenRaider,
Jeezuz H. Christ. I hope you’re not as negative in all other aspects of your life as you are with regards to the Raiders. I don’t think you’re an idiot at all. I do think you see yourself as a “realist” while everybody else is delusional or a “kool aid drinker”. I don’t think you’re a realist at all, you’re a defeatist. And a wet blanket, basically.
You see nothing positive, ever. “At least not until Al dies”. I think you’re obsessive hatred of Al Davis has turned you into an almost pathetic Golem-like creature. Do you wander around in the dark referring to Lane Kiffin as “My Precious”? F’ing Sad.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:26 pm
# Thec07 Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:05 pm
MR. Davis is not making the picks this year…
Exactly.
Oh, and Buckeye Raider, re: your post above: any success this team has–and it certainly won’t be a SB ring while Davis is alive–will come in spite of it’s pitiful leadership.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:57 pm
really like this draft but i’m sorry we missed out on RG John Jerry.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:34 pm
As an SEC fan it tears me that Tebow is in Denver, that being said…my 11 year old son in his S&B #80 Rice jersey says he suffered a concussion already and maybe won’t like altitude for the next 12 years… from the mouth of babes…coming to Oak-town /SF for Halloween… Jesus McCoy to C-land ends any hope of an offensive change of direction. I hope a TB is available in the later rounds…unless Boller turns into HOF [soon] Plunkett we are unfortunately pressing for a Jbust lazarus career
cheers from Nova Scotia
chasmalloy.com
October 27th, 2011 at 12:42 am
flat roof repairs…
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