![]() ![]() Tucker was a high school track state champion and returned both punts and kicks in colleges, taking six to the house in his three years with the Bearcats. Cincinnati speedster and Las Vegas’ third-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft, Tre Tucker, could be a game-changer on special teams. There will be one interesting spot to watch, though, at kick returner. Kicker, punter, and long-snapper are all set, with Daniel Carlson, AJ Cole, and Jacob Bobenmoyer doing the honors at their respective positions. The least intrigue on the Raiders roster comes from the special teams. Kicker: Daniel Carlson Holder: AJ Cole Long-snapper: Jacob Bobenmoyer Punter: AJ Cole Punt return: DeAndre Carter Kick return: Tre Tucker LB Robert Spillane is the most likely linebacker to lose his spot, and either Raiders offseason free-agent acquisition, Brandon Facyson or Duke Shelley, could find themselves behind Bennett. Moving back, linebacker Amari Burney from Florida and cornerback Jakorian Bennett from Maryland could also end Raiders training camp as Week 1 starters at their respective positions. Tillery is especially vulnerable to losing his Raiders roster spot this preseason.įormer Raiders WR Henry Ruggs sentenced to 3-10 years in prison for fatal DUI Unless Chandler Jones proves he can regain his old form after a terrible 2022 season, Wilson could become the starter soon.Įlsewhere on the defensive line, Alabama DT Byron Young and Arizona State DT Nesta Jade Silvera will compete with Bilal Nichols and Jerry Tillery for time on the inside of the line. This means Las Vegas has to get him on the field as soon as possible. However, there are at least five rookies who will challenge for these spots, and in several cases, likely win them during Raiders training camp.įirst-round pick Tyree Wilson is raw, but he has a ton of upside. The current Raiders depth chart that we will see heading into Raiders training camp will likely be veteran-heavy, as Josh McDaniels gives the incumbents a chance to win their starting positions again this season. The positions that the Raiders did go heavy on in the 2023 NFL Draft were on the defensive side of the ball. Defenseĭefensive End: Maxx Crosby Defensive Tackle: Bilal Nichols Defensive Tackle: Jerry Tillery Defensive End: Chandler Jones Weak-side linebacker: Divine Deablo Middle Linebacker: Robert Spillane Strong-side Linebacker: Luke Masterson Cornerback 1: Duke Shelley Cornerback 2: Brandon Facyson Nickel Corner: Nate Hobbs Strong Safety: Marcus Epps Free Safety: Tre’von Moehrig The problem is, the Raiders didn’t take a single offensive lineman in the 2023 NFL Draft, and the current IOL backups - Jordan Meredith, Hroniss Grasu, Netane Muti, and Vitaliy Gurman - aren’t anything special.įree agents still available at these positions could find themselves on the Raiders roster soon. Alex Bars, in particular, needs to be on the bench in Week 1 if the Raiders offense hopes to succeed. The Raiders roster includes the three starters there from last season, and they were one of the worst-graded groups in the league. Tackles Jermaine Eluemunor are fine starters, but the entire interior is questionable. However, nabbing Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer was one of the steals of the NFL draft, and he should be the starter when Raiders training camp kicks off. Howard - at TE after trading Darren Waller this offseason. The team has two veterans - Austin Hooper and O.J. ![]() The one spot that could be in flux is the tight end position. There were no major additions to this core in the 2023 NFL Draft, and the Raiders will go as far as this group will take them next season. Jimmy Garoppolo, Josh Jacobs, Davante Adams, Hunter Renfrow, and offseason free-agent signing Jakobi Meyers are the strength of the team. The Raiders depth chart at the skill positions won’t change one bit between now and Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season, save for possibly one position. Quarterback: Jimmy Garoppolo Running back: Josh Jacobs Fullback: Jacob Johnson Wide Receiver 1: Davante Adams Wide Receiver 2: Hunter Renfrow Wide Receiver 3: Jakobi Meyers Tight End: Michael Mayer Left Tackle: Kolton Miller Left Guard: Dylan Parham Center: Andre James Right Guard: Alex Bars Right Tackle: Jermaine Eluemunor With that in mind, here is the updated Raiders depth chart with every starter now that the 2023 NFL Draft has come and gone. While the Silver and Black may make a few changes around the edges between now and then, the bulk of next season’s squad is already in place. The Las Vegas Raiders roster after the 2023 NFL Draft now looks pretty much as it will when Raiders training camp starts in late July. ![]()
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