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Oakland Raiders Training Camp: Helu on IR, Aldon Smith in Rehab

By Maurice Moton

September 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive end Aldon Smith (99) during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 37-33. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
September 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive end Aldon Smith (99) during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 37-33. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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East defensive lineman Derrick Lott (91), of Tennessee-Chattanooga, reacts after he made a tackle for a loss during the first half at the East-West Shrine Game at Tropicana Field.
Jan 17, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA;East defensive lineman Derrick Lott (91), of Tennessee-Chattanooga, reacts after he made a tackle for a loss during the first half at the East-West Shrine Game at Tropicana Field . Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Defensive Lineman Derrick Lott Signed

In a corresponding move to placing Helu on injured reserve, Oakland signed defensive tackle Derrick Lott to the roster.

At 6’4”, 314 pounds, Lott can line up as a 3-technique defensive tackle or 5-technique defensive end. He bounced around schools on the collegiate level, starting with Georgia in 2009 and finishing his career at Tennessee-Chattanooga in 2015.

At Tennessee-Chattanooga, Lott displayed refined technical skills with the ability to use his hands and power, per NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein:

"Has a good feel and instincts for where linemen are headed and where blocks are coming from. Excels with his hands. Gets into opponents quickly with a strong jolt and plays with necessary power and technique to unhinge and discard blockers."

Over the offseason, the Raiders have targeted pass-rushers, but Lott fits into the Mario Edwards category. He possesses the ability to rush the pocket, but his versatility drives his overall value. As a technically sound prospect, he may earn a spot on the practice squad.

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