Oakland Raiders pre-training camp 53-man roster prediction

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CARSON, CA – OCTOBER 07: Running back Keith Smith #41 of the Oakland Raiders warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on October 7, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Fullback:(1) Keith Smith

Most fans root for the younger player, in this case, that’s Alec Ingold from Wisconsin. I love Wisconsin players, but in this case, Keith Smith played really well last year, and I don’t see any reason to not keep him as the primary full back.

I can see a scenario in which Alec Ingold eventually makes the team, but that isn’t in his rookie season. Jon Gruden will probably put the young rookie on the practice squad so he can get better, and eventually replace Smith.

Despite the fact that Smith will be the favorite entering camp, you could definitely see Ingold getting a long look this summer. Remember, many felt he was the best fullback going into the 2019 NFL Draft, and he was seen as quite the addition as an undrafted rookie free agent.

Practice Squad: Alec Ingold

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