Projecting the Raiders 53-man roster after minicamp
By Brad Weiss
Cornerback
Gareon Conley, Rashaan Melvin, Daryl Worley, Leon Hall, Shareece Wright, Nick Nelson
Ah, the cornerback position. This has been a weakness for the Raiders for a very long time now, and hopefully, the additions brought in this offseason can help make it a strength. The position group will be headlined by 2017 first rounder Gareon Conley, who is finally healthy, and looking to make an impact on the field.
With Conley out to prove he was worth the first round billing, the new coaching staff has stated that he looks like a first round talent. He will be joined in the starting lineup by Rashaan Melvin, who could wind up being quite the steal this offseason, as the team signed him for very little money on a one-year deal.
In addition to Melvin, the Raiders also brought in Daryl Worley this offseason, acquiring him after he was released by the Philadelphia Eagles. Worley is a guy who has looked very good so far wearing the Silver and Black, as he looks to win the role of nickel cornerback, which is a position battle that will be closely monitored this summer.
In the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Raiders selected cornerback Nick Nelson, and he will be on the 53-man roster if he is healthy to go in Week 1. In addition, Shareece Wright should battle for the nickel spot, with Leon Hall making the final cuts due to his experience working with Paul Guenther during their time with the Cincinnati Bengals.