Raiders roster: 2021 Post-minicamp 53-man roster prediction

Nov 15, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden (left) and general manager Mike Mayock walk off the field after the game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 37-12. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 4, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (90) celebrates with cornerback Josh Norman (29) and defensive end Trent Murphy (93) after a fumble recovery in the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. The Bills defeated the Raiders 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Raiders roster: 2021 Post-minicamp 53-man roster prediction

Defensive Tackle

Johnathan Hankins, Quinton Jefferson, Solomon Thomas, Darius Stills

Johnathan Hankins, who was one of the best defensive players for Vegas last season, is returning for 2021. He’ll likely be paired with Quinton Jefferson, who will play a lot of nose tackle for the team.

Also, he could potentially be paired with Ferrell if and when he is moved inside.

Solomon Thomas is a low-risk, high-reward player, as he is a former top-5 draft pick who is still very young, and has the physical attributes to be a special player in this league. If he doesn’t work out, then it’s not a big deal, as the Raiders do not have much invested in him.

But, if he can play with the same energy and effectiveness that he did in college, then Las Vegas has a really solid player on the defensive line. Undrafted free agent Darius Stills has also been said to have made a really great impression after a tremendous career at West Virginia. It will be exciting to see the player he develops into if he makes the roster.

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