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Vegas Nation: NFL Draft: Defensive Line

Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack (52) warms up before playing the Los Angeles Chargers in an NFL game at StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

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April 18, 2018 - 3:43 pm

Vegas Nation video host Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken discuss the defensive line and what can happen in the 2018 NFL Draft.

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