The former Crimson Tide captain has been a model of consistency since he packed his bags in Pensacola, Florida, and headed to Tuscaloosa. Leatherwood started 41 consecutive games at Alabama among the right guard and left tackle positions. He's coming off a phenomenal senior season in which he won SEC and CFP National Championships, won the Outland and Jacobs Blocking Awards and was a unanimous All-American selection. Leatherwood believes his consistency and versatility is what drew Head Coach Jon Gruden and General Manager Mike Mayock to him.
"I feel like I bring a great skillset. I have all the intangibles, great length, great speed, great athleticism. All of that good stuff. But as far as the position, we haven't talked about it yet and to be honest with you, it doesn't matter. I'm just happy and excited to be a Raider and I'm going to be the best at whatever position I play."
Mayock later said Leatherwood will play right tackle.
Meanwhile, Leatherwood is excited to be teamed back up with some familiar faces.
"Reuniting with Josh Jacobs, Henry Ruggs [III], Lester Cotton [Sr.] as well, they all know what it takes to win," said Leatherwood. "They know what it takes to be a champion. So just reuniting with them, hopefully we can bring a Super Bowl to Las Vegas."
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