Ranking the Oakland Raiders Training Camp Roster: 60-51

Dec 26, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Shaun Wilson (29) dives for extra yards as Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman Darius Latham (98) defends during the first quarter in the 2015 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Shaun Wilson (29) dives for extra yards as Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman Darius Latham (98) defends during the first quarter in the 2015 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones (89) catches the ball against Oakland Raiders cornerback Dexter McDonald (21) during the third quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Oakland Raiders 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones (89) catches the ball against Oakland Raiders cornerback Dexter McDonald (21) during the third quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Oakland Raiders 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

53. Dexter McDonald

McDonald was a Raiders seventh-round draft pick in 2015, so his familiarity with the staff and the system gives him a little bit of an advantage over other plays fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster.

McDonald posted ridiculous athletic numbers at his Pro Day: 4.42 40-yard dash, 40.5″ vertical jump, 11’2″ broad jump, just to name a few. All at 6’1″, 203 lbs., making it more impressive.

That size and speed combination is obviously coveted, to the physical tools are there. He still need a lot of refinement in his cover skills, but he’ll compete with D.J. Hayden and Neiko Thorpe for a roster spot at the back-end of the position.

– Nick Hjeltness