Oakland Raiders 2019 preseason superlatives and team grade

By Nick Ellis | Aug 30, 2019

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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CLEMSON, SC – NOVEMBER 24: Keisean Nixon #9 of the South Carolina Gamecocks tries to stop Amari Rodgers #3 of the Clemson Tigers during their game at Clemson Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Best Surprise: Keisean Nixon, CB

Another diamond in the rough was Keisean Nixon, and he showed his arrival to the NFL with a bang in weeks 2 and 3 of the preseason. In week 2, Nixon led the team in tackles as a corner, and in week 3, he ultimately earned his spot on the roster with 5 one on one passes defended.

Nixon did not make the trip to Seattle in week 4, making it clear that he would be making the roster. Nobody expected Nixon to make the team before the preseason, but he was one of the best players on the field at all times.

Nixon came out of South Carolina undrafted, but he is making all the teams that passed on him regret their decision as Mike Mayock nailed another UDFA pickup. This season, he should be a part of a cornerback group that should be much-improved over a year ago.

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