Oakland Raiders Team Awards: MVP, Rookie of the Year, and more

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 30: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders throws a pass during the second half of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 30: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders throws a pass during the second half of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 06: Rodney Hudson No. 61 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after a touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 6, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 06: Rodney Hudson No. 61 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after a touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 6, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Most Valuable Player: Rodney Hudson

When it comes to the word valuable, there are few players in the league that define that word quite like Rodney Hudson. In 2018, Hudson had to be the anchor on an offensive line that was riddled with injuries, and starting two rookie tackles, and still managed to be one of the best in the game at his position.

Since coming over to the Raiders from Kansas City, Hudson has been the consummate professional, serving as an elite talent at teh center position. While the rest of the offensive line had their ups and downs this season, Hudson was once again one of the highest rated centers in the game, despite the fact he was snubbed as an All-Pro and Pro Bowler.

Hudson is locked up for one more year, and you can best believe that the front office is going to want him to retire a Raider. This offensive line went through growing pains with Kolton Miller and Brandon Parker at the tackle spots, and Gabe Jackson and Kelechi Osemele misses time due to injury, but Hudson was old reliable once again.