Ranking the Oakland Raiders Training Camp Roster: 50-41

Dec 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Taiwan Jones (22) warms up before the game against the San Diego Chargers at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Taiwan Jones (22) warms up before the game against the San Diego Chargers at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 6, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders tight end Mychal Rivera (81) carries the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders tight end Mychal Rivera (81) carries the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

47. Mychal Rivera

Rivera might be the odd man out of the tight end group — with Walford and Lee Smith leading the way — but he’s been a quality player the last few seasons.

There isn’t much flash or frill to Rivera’s game — he’s more of a fail-safe than anything else. His stat-line has been consistent each year, posting at least 32 catches all three seasons, and four touchdown receptions in the last two.

So while his playing time might dwindle as Walford continues to emerge, it’s nothing to take away from Rivera. He’s been quietly solid and may have some decent trade value.

– Nick Hjeltness

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