Raiders Draft Prospect: DE Kamara of Colorado State

Colorado State defensive end Mohamed Kamara could be a good fit for the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Las Vegas Raiders are seeking their next young stars in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The NFL Scouting Combine begins next week at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., a chance for the Raiders and the rest of the league to meet players and get to know them on and off the field.

The Raiders will see prospects test their athleticism and have the chance to meet them face-to-face, an invaluable experience in the draft process. 

General Manager Tom Telesco will evaluate which players best fit the Raiders' needs.

One of those players could be Colorado State defensive lineman Mohamed Kamara. One of the best players in the Mountain West in the last two seasons, Kamara is looking to be an early draft pick.

Colorado State defensive end Mohamed Kamara was one of the best defensive players in college football in 2023 :: Lucas Boland/The Coloradoan-USA TODAY NETWORK

Kamara finished his Rams career with 179 total tackles, 45.5 tackles for losses, five forced fumbles and 29.5 sacks. He won the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year awardand was First-Team All-Mountain West selection in 2023.

Kamara will be at the combine, showing off his athleticism and explosiveness. Those are two of his most appealing traits as a pass-rusher. He stands at 6-foot-1 and weighs 250 pounds. He has good size and length for an NFL edge rusher.

Kamara played in the Shrine Bowl and was among the best players there. He has strength and speed off the edge with an unorthodox approach. He quickly gets into the backfield and is twitchy when getting after the quarterback.

Pro Football Focus said Kamara generated 64 total pressures, including 10-plus twice. He is a relentless force off the edge and can play in any scheme.

Kamara also projects as a good run defender, as he can explode off the snap and shoot gaps to stop ball carriers. He is a well-rounded player who could be a value pick on the second or third day.

To be a genuinely effective pass rusher in the NFL, Kamara must develop a pass-rush move or two. He relies on his athleticism and strength to win against offensive linemen, which does not always work in the NFL. He also tends to be over-aggressive in run pursuit.

Kamara projects as a day three selection but could see his stock rise with a good Combine performance. He could be a good fit if the Raiders are looking for a good athlete to play off the edge.

From February 27 to March 4, 2024, the NFL Scouting Combine will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.

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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