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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Sep 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders cornerback Neiko Thorpe (31) intercepts a pass in the final minute against the Baltimore Ravens as at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 37-33. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders cornerback Neiko Thorpe (31) intercepts a pass in the final minute against the Baltimore Ravens as at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 37-33. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

45. Neiko Thorpe

With the additions to the Raiders secondary, the depth for this unit is much improved, which may put Neiko’s place in the group up in the air.

But if the second-rounder tended placed on him this offseason is any indication, than Ken Norton Jr. has plans for him.

Thorpe can play both safety and cornerback, and position versatility is something we all know that McKenzie and the staff love. Thorpe is also 6’2″ and he ran a 4.40 40-yard dash, so he has impressive physical tools.

He has shown some ball skills as well, so it’s just a matter of cleaning up his technique and becoming more disciplined.

– Nick Hjeltness

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