Battles to make the Raiders final 53-man roster heating up

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 18: Chris Warren #34 of the Oakland Raiders runs the ball during the second half of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 18: Chris Warren #34 of the Oakland Raiders runs the ball during the second half of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 18: John Kelly #42 of the Los Angeles Rams eludes Antoni Hamilton #32 of the Oakland Raiders during the first half of a preseason game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 18: John Kelly #42 of the Los Angeles Rams eludes Antoni Hamilton #32 of the Oakland Raiders during the first half of a preseason game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Antonio Hamilton

Another undrafted player and another guy who has had a tough road to this point in his career.  In his previous two seasons with the Raiders, Antonio Hamilton has been active in only 12 games.

It appears that a change in coaching staff has been great for guys like Hamilton and Calhoun.  Like Calhoun, Hamilton looks like a new man.  He has been very good in coverage and in run support during the preseason.

The recent signing of Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie shows that the Raiders are desperate for help in the secondary.  After Gareon Conley and Rashaan Melvin there really is not a sure thing at the cornerback position.  Rookie Nick Nelson has looked promising but if Hamilton continues his strong play he will make the team.

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