Fantasy football: Power ranking Raiders top 5 players in 2019

By Brad Weiss | Jun 15, 2019

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 24: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half of their NFL football game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – APRIL 25: Josh Jacobs of Alabama reacts after being chosen #24 overall by the Oakland Raiders during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

4. Josh Jacobs

During his time at Alabama, running back Josh Jacobs proved himself to be the kind of back that can do anything within an offense. Whether he is toting the rock, or making plays in the passing game, Jacobs is that three-down back that Jon Gruden has been waiting for.

In terms of fantasy value, Jacobs could be a solid matchup on nearly a weekly basis, based on the fact that he can do so many things with a football in his hands. You know that Gruden is going to do his best to get this guy involved with at least 20 touches a game, even early on in 2019, which could lead to a ton of fantasy football points.

The only issue we see with Jacobs in terms of fantasy football is the fact that there are other options in the Raiders running back room. Jalen Richard proved himself to be a solid pass-catching running back in 2018, and you know that in goal line situations, Gruden may opt for a stronger back like Doug Martin, or even Chris Warren III if he makes the team.

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