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Oakland Raiders: Three Bold Player Predictions for the 2016 Season

By Nick Hjeltness

Dec 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) reacts to a penalty against the Raiders during action against the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) reacts to a penalty against the Raiders during action against the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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David Amerson Ties for the League Lead in Interceptions

Jan 3, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson (29) intercepts a pass and runs in for a touchdown during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson (29) intercepts a pass and runs in for a touchdown during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

David Amerson was the biggest surprise for the Raiders in 2015.

A big-time athlete with great size, Amerson was a second-round pick, seen as a player with a ton of potential because of his physical tools.

After struggling mightily in Washington — PFF graded him as the second-worst CB in the NFL at one point — Amerson thrived in Silver & Black.

He picked off four passes, tied for 13th in the league. And maybe he could have grabbed one more had he played the first few games in Oakland.

In 2016, Amerson gets eight INT’s and ties for the league lead.

One reason why this could happen is due to an increase in targets. With Sean Smith as the number one cornerback, and one of the better CB’s in the NFL, teams will look the other direction when possible.

That other direction will be Amerson.

With his size, athleticism, and aggressive play style, this is something he can take advantage of.

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