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Predicting the Raiders’ 53-man roster

By Nicholas Perlich

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 30: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders begins to throw a pass during the first quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 30: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders begins to throw a pass during the first quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – AUGUST 15: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals drops back to pass under pressure from outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict #55 of the Oakland Raiders during the first half of the NFL preseason game at State Farm Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – AUGUST 15: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals drops back to pass under pressure from outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict #55 of the Oakland Raiders during the first half of the NFL preseason game at State Farm Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Linebackers

  • Tahir Whitehead
  • Vontaze Burfict
  • Brandon Marshall
  • Marquel Lee
  • Jason Cabinda
  • Te’Von Coney

The Raiders have overhauled the linebacker corps in recent years adding veterans Whitehead, Burfict, and Marshall in free agency the past two offseasons. Lee and Cabinda are two young incumbents who bring more speed and athleticism to the group. Coney is an undrafted rookie who is a downhill run-stuffer who can provide solid depth.

Player to watch: Kyle Wilber

GLENDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 18: Gareon Conley #21 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates an interception in the first half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on November 18, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 18: Gareon Conley #21 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates an interception in the first half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on November 18, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /

Cornerbacks

  • Gareon Conley
  • Darryl Worley
  • Nevin Lawson
  • Trayvon Mullen
  • Isaiah Johnson

Worley and Conley create a solid young duo at cornerback with Conley looking to fully break out and live up to his first-round status in his third season. Lawson is an adequate player who will fill the nickel cornerback role. Mullen and Johnson are two rookies who bring excellent length and athleticism to the position and will push for playing time very early in 2019.

Player to watch: Nick Nelson

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