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Oakland Raiders 53-man Roster Prediction

By Nick Hjeltness

Raiders defense runs through drills in early part of minicamp. The Raiders are hoping the depth they've added will bring out the best in everyone. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Raiders defense runs through drills in early part of minicamp. The Raiders are hoping the depth they've added will bring out the best in everyone. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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53-man Roster Prediction: Secondary

May 31, 2016; Alameda, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (center) and safety Karl Joseph at organized team activities at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
May 31, 2016; Alameda, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (center) and safety Karl Joseph at organized team activities at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

The CB’s: Sean Smith, David Amerson, T.J. Carrie, D.J. Hayden, Neiko Thorpe, Dexter McDonald, Tramain Jacobs, Dewey McDonald, Chris Edwards, Kenneth Durden, Antonio Hamilton.

The Safeties: Karl Joseph, Reggie Nelson, Nate Allen, Keith McGill, Chris Hackett, Jimmy Hall, Brynden Trawick.

Trawick is officially listed as a safety, but like Bates and Toomer, Trawick is considered a core special teams player.

First Cut: C. Edwards, Durden, Hall, Jacobs.

The top six cornerbacks are mostly set, so don’t expect to be surprised here. These four are a step below the others.

Second Cut: Hamilton, Hackett, McGill, Dewey McDonald.

Hamilton sticks around for a bit thanks to his return ability. Hackett is talented, has NFL experience, and could challenge for a roster spot.

McGill is transitioning to safety, but the transition has returned mixed results.

CB’s that make the team: Smith, Amerson, Carrie, Hayden, Thorpe, Dexter McDonald.

No surprises. The top six cornerbacks are pretty safe.

Safeties that make the team: Joseph, Nelson, Allen, Trawick.

The fourth safety spot is up for grabs, as it could be either McGill, McDonald, or Trawick. Dewey had the edge in camp, but a rough preseason game changes that.

McGill hasn’t been all that impressive either, so the tiebreaker will be special teams contribution, which goes to Trawick.

Next: 53-man Roster Prediction: ST

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