Skip to content

Raiders take Kolton Miller after trade from 10th to 15th pick

Joe Robbins / Getty Images Sport / Getty

The Oakland Raiders have selected offensive tackle Kolton Miller out of UCLA with the 15th overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft.

The Raiders traded back from the tenth overall pick to 15 with the Arizona Cardinals before landing Miller.

The UCLA product will go from protecting Josh Rosen to looking after Derek Carr. Miller, one of the stars of the combine, will likely slot in as the Raiders' right tackle over Vadal Alexander with the possibility of eventually replacing left tackle Donald Penn, who turns 36 on Friday.

Kolton Miller Bio

Position: OT
School: UCLA
College Experience: Redshirt Junior
Height: 6-9
Weight: 310 lbs

What the analysts are saying

  • "Miller has the frame to add more mass ... He has the physical traits to become an average NFL starter, but I see pass protection concerns in his future." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
  • "Forgets his feet at contact, allowing rushers to reset and blow past his shoulder. Labors to protect the corner vs. edge speed." - Dane Brugler, NFLDraftScout.com

Athletic testing

Event Result
40-yard Dash 4.95 sec
Bench Press 24 reps
Vertical Jump 31.5 inches
Broad Jump 121 inches
3-Cone Drill 7.34 sec
20-yd Shuttle 4.49 sec

Daily Newsletter

Get the latest trending sports news daily in your inbox