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The Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> continue to add rookies after their initial round of undrafted free agent signings. The team has seen some players they like in rookie minicamp, and one of their recent signings is very interesting.<\/p>\n Offensive lineman Niklas Henning wasn\u2019t expected to be drafted in the NFL<\/a> Draft, but he was the No. 2 overall pick by the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL Draft. Henning played at Queen\u2019s University, so he wasn\u2019t on the radar for a lot of NFL teams.<\/p>\n He\u2019s got good height at 6-foot-6, but likely needs to put on some weight, as he\u2019s under 300 pounds. He\u2019s very much a developmental prospect for the Raiders. NFL Draft Diamonds<\/a> praised Henning\u2019s athleticism in their scouting report.<\/p>\n \u201cQueen\u2019s University offensive lineman Niklas Henning emerged as one of the most intriguing prospects in Canada this season, combining rare athleticism, ideal size, and significant developmental upside that firmly places him among the top CFL Draft candidates while also drawing interest from NFL scouts,\u201d NFL Draft Diamonds wrote. \u201cA former walk-on who began his collegiate career as an H-back\/tight end, Henning earned U SPORTS Second Team All-Canadian honors at two different positions\u2014first in 2023 as a tight end and again in 2025 as an offensive tackle. His move to the offensive line culminated in a breakout 2025 campaign, where he helped anchor a dominant Queen\u2019s unit that captured the Yates Cup, underscoring his adaptability, resilience, and ability to perform at a championship level.\u201d<\/p>\n Trey Zuhn Is Player to Watch This Offseason<\/p>\n The Raiders didn\u2019t end up investing heavily in the offensive line in the draft as many expected. However, they did use a third-round pick on Trey Zuhn III out of Texas A&M.<\/p>\n He was listed as a guard when the Raiders drafted him, but he could also possibly play tackle. He\u2019s a player who could earn a starting job on the offensive line if he impresses this offseason. For now, he\u2019s putting in the work at practice.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s time when we\u2019re just sitting around in the hot tub, cold tub just messing around, just talking about other things,\u201d Zuhn told reporters<\/a> recently. \u201cBut when it\u2019s work time, it\u2019s work time and everybody knows that.\u201d<\/p>\n Zuhn Talks Getting to Know Fernando Mendoza<\/p>\n The Raiders drafted many players who could be important, but No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza<\/a> is easily the most important. If he\u2019s a hit, the team could be very good for a long time. If he\u2019s a bust, Las Vegas is in trouble.<\/p>\n Mendoza is still early in his Raiders tenure, but he\u2019s already leaving a good impression on his new teammates.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s been great getting to know him, getting to talk with him off the field, on the field, working the playbook,\u201d Zuhn said. \u201cWe had a walkthrough last night, getting some snaps and time together.<\/p>\n \u201cSo it\u2019s been great getting to know him. \u2026 He\u2019s a guy\u2019s guy; he connects with everybody. He\u2019s super friendly, easy to talk to, and getting to know everybody. So he\u2019s a great leader, and I\u2019m happy to be working with him.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tAustin Boyd<\/a> has covered the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Lakers for Heavy.com since 2019. A Los Angeles native now based in Las Vegas, his featured work at Heavy includes interviews with NFL stars Darren Waller and Joe Montana, and a behind-the-scenes look at “The Shop.” More about Austin Boyd<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getty Las Vegas Raiders helmet. 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