2018 Oakland Raiders training camp: Top-10 storylines

By Brad Weiss | Aug 17, 2018

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 10: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders looks on from the sidelines against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on August 10, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 15: KeithMcGill #39 and ErikHarris #41 of the Oakland Raiders react after a play against the Los Angeles Chargers during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 15, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Harris earning his spot

One of my favorite stories this summer has been Erik Harris, who made an early impression on the coaching staff, and continues to move up the depth chart. There is no reason why he cannot be a starter in this league, even this season, as he has the swagger to be a solid safety in this league.

The Raiders needed help at the safety position this offseason, and they brought in Marcus Gilchrist for depth. 2017 second-rounder Obi Melifonwu was supposed to come back healthy in 2018, after sitting out nearly his entire rookie season due to a hip injury.

Obi suffered a setback during camp, and it is looking like a long-shot he will even make the team. In Harris, the Raiders have a guy who could definitely be classified as a “Gruden’s Grinder,” and he has really taken advantage of every opportunity he has been given this summer.

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