5 Oakland Raiders on the bubble entering the final preseason game

By Matt Holder | Aug 26, 2019

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 15: Wide receiver Rico Gafford #10 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after scoring on a 53 yard touchdown reception against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of the NFL preseason game at State Farm Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – AUGUST 15: Rico Gafford #10 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates with Foster Moreau #87, Marcell Ateman #88 and Alec Ingold #45 after scoring a receiving touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

Rico Gafford, WR

Oakland might have one spot available at wide receiver heading into Thursday. In the last couple of weeks, Rico Gafford has made a strong case for said spot with five catches, 84 yards and one touchdown. The converted defensive back is the fastest player on the roster (4.25 40-yard dash) and showed some route versatility against Green Bay.

Gafford’s biggest competition for a roster spot is Keelan Doss. Between the two receivers Doss likely has the upper hand, but whoever has the better game on Thursday could receive the roster spot.

Seeing as Gafford is new to the position, it might behoove him to spend a year on the practice squad and develop as a receiver. Either way, he has had some special moments this summer, and if the Raiders do not keep him, he may end up latching on somewhere else.

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