One of the biggest reasons the Raiders were able to make a leap in 2019 was due to the improved play of their offensive line. Bringing in veterans such as Trent Brown and Richie Incognito helped stabilize the offensive line, and the team saw improvement from second-year tackle Kolton Miller.
But the team’s best offensive linemen continues to be center Rodney Hudson, who has been the model of consistency over the last five seasons. Hudson has missed just four starts over the previous seven years, making three Pro Bowls as a Raider.
According to Pro Football Focus, Hudson has now gone 31-straight games without allowing a sack. He finished the season as the site’s top-rated pass-blocker with an overall pass-blocking grade of 91.2. While he could stand to improve as a run-blocker, Hudson remains a favorite of Pro Football Focus.
While Hudson will turn 31 before the start of the 2020 season, there are no signs at all that his play is declining. And with the Raiders returning all five starters on their offensive line next season, there is no reason they can’t be considered one of the best units in the NFL. Look for Hudson and the rest of the offensive line to dominate in 2020.
