Chris Warren III
Based on Chris Warren’s preseason alone, fans have already dubbed him ‘the next big thing’ this training camp, and will look for a bulked up, sturdier, healthy Warren to compete with DeAndre Washington for the final Raiders running back roster spot.
Warren, at 6-foot-2 and 246 pounds, impressed fans and caught the eye of Gruden in the 2018 preseason with his 292 yards, two touchdowns and 5.0 yards per carry average, and has shown to be good in pass protection (which Gruden loves and Carr certainly appreciates.) Warren would make an excellent Red Zone and Goal Line addition paired with Keith Smith or rookie Alec Ingold at full back.
Warren who is hungrily coming off of his rookie season as a practice squad player moved to IR certainly has a chip on his shoulder and is looking to prove those (including myself) wrong who have said that he hasn’t proven himself by only playing in meaningless time against third and fourth string players in the late quarters of the preseason.
This preseason all eyes will be on Warren to see if he can hold up against the first and second team defenses and earn a spot on the team.