Jackson Powers-Johnson is a versatile Raiders interior lineman and former Rimington Trophy winner who can play guard or center.
Jackson Powers-Johnson came into the NFL as one of the most decorated interior linemen in college football out of Oregon. The Las Vegas Raiders drafted him to be a long-term building block up front. He has shown the flexibility to line up at both guard and center early in his career.
Path to the league
Powers-Johnson played college football for the Oregon Ducks, winning the 2023 Rimington Trophy as the nation's top center. The Las Vegas Raiders selected him in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He appeared in 15 games with 14 starts as a rookie.
Career highlights
Powers-Johnson was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team after his 2024 season. He spent the first half of his rookie year at guard before moving to his natural center spot in Week 9, which sharpened his play. His positional versatility has made him a valuable piece of the Raiders' line.
2025 season
Powers-Johnson opened the 2025 campaign as the Raiders' right guard, starting seven of his eight appearances before an ankle injury against Denver in Week 10. With the Raiders signing Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum in 2026, Powers-Johnson is positioned to settle in at guard alongside him.
Sources
- Raiders: Jackson Powers-Johnson player profile
- ESPN: Jackson Powers-Johnson player page
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Guard
- Group
- offense
- College
- Oregon
- Hometown
- Draper, UT, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
