Ranking the Oakland Raiders Training Camp Roster: 40-31

Dec 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders nose tackle Denico Autry (96) sacks San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) for a safety in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 13, 2016; Alameda, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back DeAndre Washington (33) during rookie minicamp at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

39. DeAndre Washington

Washington was a bit of a surprise pick in the fifth-round, since several more recognizable runnings backs were still on the board. But the pick made complete sense. Physically, Washington is a near-clone to noted Del Rio favorite, Maurice Jones-Drew which has many speculating that the rookie will get a look right away as a change of pace back behind Latavius Murray.

Washington is a speedy yet strong do-it-all back, and is going to have to step up sooner than later, to serve as a complementary back to Latavius Murray. He might even get in on the mix as a kick returner or punt returner.

– Nick Hjeltness

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