Oakland Raiders 2019 preseason superlatives and team grade

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 29: Keelan Doss #89 of the Oakland Raiders runs with the ball in the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during their NFL preseason game at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 29: Keelan Doss #89 of the Oakland Raiders runs with the ball in the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during their NFL preseason game at CenturyLink Field on August 29, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/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)

Most Valuable Player: Keelan Doss, WR

Keelan Doss was a diamond in the rough as an UDFA, coming out of a D2 school, and putting on the best performances on the team. Before the preseason, most people had no idea who Keelan Doss was, but now he is a fan favorite among Raiders fans.

In his for games, Doss recorded 17 receptions for 162 yards and a touchdown. The most impressive thing about Doss wasn’t how many catches he had, but the way he made the catches.

In week 3 against the Packers, Doss showed off his ability to track the ball down, making a sideline reception that some of the top receivers in the league would struggle with. Many have stated that if Doss was a D1 receiver, he would have been drafted in the first couple of rounds.

Even in what many regard as his worst game of the preseason in week 4, Doss recorded 6 receptions for 63 yards in a 17-15 loss to Seattle. Doss created a strong connection with Nathan Peterman, and assuming he makes the roster, he shouldn’t have trouble creating that same connection with Carr.

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