Raiders Meet with Duke DT Josiah Green After Pro Day

The Las Vegas team has expressed interest in the athletic defensive tackle.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:10am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a defensive tackle making a tackle, with the player's body broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color and shape.The Raiders' interest in the athletic abilities of Duke defensive tackle Josiah Green could lead to a new addition to their defensive front.Las Vegas Today

The Las Vegas Raiders have met with Duke defensive tackle Josiah Green following the school's pro day this offseason. The team has reportedly expressed its love for Green's athleticism, as the 6'3", 305-pound lineman recorded 3.5 sacks and seven tackles for loss in his lone season at Duke in 2025 after transferring from Dartmouth.

Why it matters

The Raiders have a number of needs to address in the 2026 NFL Draft, with quarterback being a top priority as they look to find their next franchise signal-caller. However, the team is also evaluating prospects at other positions, including on the defensive line, where Green could provide an athletic presence to bolster their front seven.

The details

Green was an unanimous All-Ivy selection in 2024 while at Dartmouth, and his strong performance at Duke last season has drawn the interest of the Raiders as they prepare for the upcoming draft. The team is doing its due diligence on a number of prospects, with Green joining the list of players they have met with leading up to the draft.

  • The Raiders met with Josiah Green following Duke's pro day this offseason.

The players

Josiah Green

A 6'3", 305-pound defensive tackle who played at Dartmouth from 2021-24 before transferring to Duke for the 2025 season, where he recorded 3.5 sacks and seven tackles for loss.

Las Vegas Raiders

The NFL franchise based in Las Vegas, Nevada that is in need of addressing multiple positions, including quarterback, in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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What they’re saying

“The Raiders have expressed its love for his athleticism.”

— Ryan McFadden, ESPN reporter

The takeaway

The Raiders are doing their due diligence on a variety of prospects ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, including meeting with Duke defensive tackle Josiah Green, who could provide an athletic presence to bolster their defensive line.