Menelik
Watson.
Menelik
Watson.
Florida State· 6'5"· 310 lb· 5.29s 40
Raiders zone-blocking run scheme that emphasizes mobility and athleticism at the tackle position.
Rotational tackle in Year 1, with the upside to become a long-term starter at either tackle spot.
Man-blocking power run schemes that require a true mauler and sustained strength at the point of attack.
Watson's athletic upside and agility make him a strong fit for zone blocking, despite his raw technique.
Selected #42 overall in Round 2 of the 2013 NFL Draft by Oakland Raiders out of Florida State.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 5.29sp50
- Vertical
- 24.5inp50
- Broad jump
- 103inp50
- Three-cone
- 8.31sp50
- Shuttle
- 5.01sp50
- Bench
- —rep
Offensive linemen do not accumulate box-score statistics, so there is no season table here. Games and starts are only listed when an official source publishes them.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Menelik Watson played offensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos. His career was hampered by injuries, limiting his ability to consistently stay on the field and secure a starting role.
Data note: Offensive linemen do not accumulate box-score statistics, so there is no season table here. Games and starts are only listed when an official source publishes them.