Needs Work and Incomplete
Clelin Ferrell
Outside of a coverage sack and pass deflection on a screen pass, the Silver and Black’s first pick of the draft has been a non-factor. Coming out of Clemson, many questioned Clelin Ferrell’s athletic ability and that deficiency appears to be rearing its head.
According to Pro Football Focus’ Mike Renner, the edge rusher has the lowest pass rush win rate at his position.
Ferrell is supposed to help solve the Raiders pass rushing woes, but obviously is falling short of that. It’s certainly too early to call him a bust, but with such a pass happy league, teams don’t spend top five picks on solid run defenders.
So far that’s all he’s been and that needs to change moving forward.
Grade: D+
Trayvon Mullen
Gareon Conley, Daryl Worley and Lamarcus Joyner have locked down the starting cornerback spots, so the rookie hasn’t had much of an opportunity to play. The few times Trayvon Mullen was called upon haven’t been pretty either.
The Clemson product is allowing a completion percentage of 80 percent and a passer rating of 134.6 when targeted. If he is going to earn more playing time, Mullen is needs to show the coaching staff that he can force more incomplete passes.
Grade: C-
Johnathan Abram
Unfortunately the Hard Knocks superstar’s season was cut short after one game with a torn labrum. Johnathan Abram played well in the lone outing, but the small sample size delays his evaluation. Once healthy, he should be a beast for the Raiders
Grade: Incomplete
Isaiah Johnson
Unfortunately, the former Cougar’s season ended before it really got started. When drafted, Isaiah Johnson was considered a project and obviously that project is on hold.
Grade: Incomplete
Other Incomplete grades: Dakota Allen, Lester Cotton, Keelan Doss, Andre James, Keisean Nixon and Justin Phillips