3 Undrafted Free Agents with Best Chance to Make 53-Man Roster
Opportunity awaits these rookies in training camp. With the Las Vegas Raiders’ OTAs concluded, the voluntary portion of their offseason has ended, and mandatory minicamp is underway. As training camp approaches, position battles intensify, especially for undrafted rookie free agents aiming for a spot on the 53-man roster.
Here are five Raiders’ UDFA signings with the best chances to make the team, listed in no particular order:
Andrew Coker
The Raiders have several uncertainties at offensive tackle, particularly regarding depth. Veteran free-agent signing Andrus Peat is aging and hasn’t played right tackle in a regular season game since his rookie year in 2015. Additionally, rookie DJ Glaze might be better suited for a guard position. Coker’s chance of making the roster hinges on how many offensive linemen the coaching staff decides to keep, but his pass protection skills could help him secure the final tackle spot over Dalton Wagner and Jalen McKenzie.
Tulu Griffin
Griffin can make the roster as a deep threat and a returner. Aside from Tre Tucker, the Raiders’ receiving corps lacks speed. Griffin clocked a 4.43-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and caught six of 11 deep targets for 237 yards and two touchdowns last year at Mississippi State. In the return game, Griffin accumulated over 1,600 yards with an average of 30.7 yards per return and two kickoff return touchdowns during his college career. This versatility could allow him to compete with Tucker and sixth-round pick Dylan Laube for the kick-returner role.
Carter Bradley
The quarterback battle between Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew for the starting position is well-known. However, another competition exists for a backup role between Anthony Brown and Bradley. While Brown has more experience, including a regular season start two years ago, Bradley boasts more arm talent and potential. The Raiders will likely keep three quarterbacks to utilize the NFL’s new emergency quarterback rule, giving Bradley a solid chance to earn a spot if he impresses during the summer.
#### Other Potential Candidates
While the article focuses on Coker, Griffin, and Bradley, it’s clear that other undrafted free agents also have opportunities to make the team. These players will need to showcase their skills and adaptability during training camp to secure a place on the final roster.
As training camp progresses, these undrafted free agents will compete fiercely to prove their worth and earn a spot on the Raiders’ 53-man roster.
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