Charles Grant’s NFL journey began with a long look in Week 1 of the Raiders’ preseason. The William & Mary product played 43 snaps but looked raw for pro football, surrendering four pressures (three hurries, one hit) and posting a weak 40.7 pass-blocking grade in PFF’s tally. Las Vegas drafted him as a depth/Developmental LT behind veterans and plans to refine his technique behind the scenes this rookie year.

The Raiders don’t appear to be handing the left tackle job to Grant anytime soon. Kolton Miller’s extension locks in the position, and DJ Glaze remains the primary swing/backup at times. For fantasy managers, Grant is a wait-and-see stash—intriguing upside if he advances, but not a Week 1 contributor. Development over production is the blueprint, with a clear path to a future role if he improves the footwork, hand placement, and consistency in pass protection.

In short, Grant’s preseason showing reinforces the Raiders’ plan: a developmental player, learning behind Miller and Glaze, with possible later-season upside if he shows steady progress. Dynasty managers may bookmark him for mid-to-late rounds as a potential long-term investment, while redraft rosters should keep expectations modest for 2025.