Oakland Raiders rookies contributing in a big way in 2019

By Nick Ellis | Oct 13, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 29: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Oakland Raiders forces a fumble from Parris Campbell #15 of the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – AUGUST 15: Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Oakland Raiders runs with the ball after a catch during the second 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) /

Hunter Renfrow

Hunter Renfrow had a lot of hype behind him heading into this season, but if you understood the role he would play, he has fit into the offense well so far.

Like some of the other rookies, Renfrow is not going to fill the stat sheet, but he will come up big when needed. He showed this against the Bears on third down, as he has throughout the season, catching a ball short of the first down line, and making players miss to pick up the first down.

Renfrow’s role will continue to grow within the team, but for now, expect him to show up on third downs late in the game, but not much outside of that.

It would be nice to see Renfrow make more big plays, as he does have that ability, but with the quick release offense the Raiders run, he is not going to have huge games, even though he has the talent to do so.

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