Grading the Oakland Raiders 2019 draft class after year one

CARSON, CA - DECEMBER 22: Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Oakland Raiders scores a touchdown against against Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park on December 22, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA - DECEMBER 22: Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Oakland Raiders scores a touchdown against against Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park on December 22, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 29: Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Oakland Raiders catches a pass during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 29: Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Oakland Raiders catches a pass during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Hunter Renfrow

Grade: B

The former Clemson pass catcher may not look like a prototypical NFL receiver, but as the season progressed he became a vital option for Derek Carr in the passing game. To start the year, Hunter Renfrow appeared to be an after thought among the receiving core, but down the stretch his role became much more prominent within the offense.

Renfrow isn’t the fastest guy, or even the biggest guy, but he’s phenomenal at finding the soft spot in the defense. Throughout the last two games of the season, Renfrow had his two biggest games of his early career, posting back-to-back 100 yard games.

Carr’s connection with Renfrow grew throughout the year and it showed on the field. Gruden has found his slot receiver of the future with Renfrow, so it’ll be interesting to see how he’s used in year two of the offense.

2019 Stats: 49 receptions, 605 yards, 4 touchdowns

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