Oakland Raiders Week 1 53-man roster projection v.4

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 18: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders looks on prior to the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on November 18, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 18: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders looks on prior to the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on November 18, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 10: Keelan Doss #89 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL preseason game at RingCentral Coliseum on August 10, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 10: Keelan Doss #89 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL preseason game at RingCentral Coliseum on August 10, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images)

Wide Receiver (6): Antonio Brown, Tyrell Williams, Hunter Renfrow, JJ Nelson, Dwayne Harris, Keelan Doss

The wide receiver battle has been the most fun to watch, as a lot of young talent has emerged this summer. As long as Antonio Brown can get past his helmet issue, which he seems to have, he will be the WR1, with Tyrell Williams as the WR2, and Hunter Renfrow and J.J. Nelson as the main slot receivers.

Dwayne Harris should make the team primarily for his returning skills, but DeMornay Pierson-El is giving him a run for his money. Not only is Pierson-El a solid return man, he also put up six receptions for 38 yards and a touchdown against the Packers.

The last spot could go to a few players, whether it is Keelan Doss, Keon Hatcher, Rico Gafford, or Marcell Ateman. Ateman seems to be out at this point, as he has not performed as well as the others.

If I had to choose one, I believe Keelan Doss would make the team. All three players have had their moments, but Doss seems to be in the action more than the rest of them, making difficult catches, and most importantly, being consistent.

If another players breaks out in the last week of preseason, they could take the spot, but for now, it is Keelan Doss’ spot to lose.

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