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Oakland Raiders: Rising star, breakout player, rebound player, and more

By Brad Weiss

CARSON, CA - DECEMBER 31: Marshawn Lynch #24 of the Oakland Raiders breaks free from Trevor Williams #24 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter of the game at StubHub Center on December 31, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA - DECEMBER 31: Marshawn Lynch #24 of the Oakland Raiders breaks free from Trevor Williams #24 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter of the game at StubHub Center on December 31, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SEPTEMBER 24: Rashaan Melvin#30 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball after intercepting a pass during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 24, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SEPTEMBER 24: Rashaan Melvin#30 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball after intercepting a pass during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 24, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Rising Star

The Raiders have a bunch of players on this year’s roster that are really starting to make a name for themselves in the NFL. They also have some young guys, even rookies, who should see their star rise to new heights during the 2018 NFL campaign.

Here is a look at a few names who we feel could be rising stars in the NFL this season.

Jose Sanchez: Arden Key

There is no rookie who is a projected backup with a better opportunity than pass rusher Arden Key. Key is sitting behind arguably the best pass rushing duo in the league, so offenses won’t stress on his presence. He has all the makings of a star and can show it this upcoming season. Key has had a strong offseason with coaches and media members raving about him. He’s just the player that is right to give the must needed assistance for Khalil Mack.

Thomas Wheaton: Arden Key

Arden Key in the third round is looking like more and more of a steal as time goes on. Key will benefit enormously from the tutelage of Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin and will make a splash in his rookie season. Keep an eye on him, he will soon ascend the ranks of edge rushers in the NFL.

Jordan Alexis: Karl Joseph

With Paul Guenther now running the defense, I expect Joseph to be placed in a better position to succeed. And we will see a lot more of the splash plays he was known for when he was at West Virginia. 

Brad Weiss: Rashaan Melvin

Melvin burst onto the scene last season in Indianapolis, showing he can shut anybody down, as evident by him taking Antonio Brown out of most of the game when the Colts played the Pittsburgh Steelers. With Gareon Conley a question mark, Melvin could end up being the top corner on this roster in 2018.

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