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Raiders: Reviewing the inside linebackers currently on the roster

By Alexander Monfreda

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 26: Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham of the New York Giants looks on before the game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 26, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) No licensing by any casino, sportsbook, and/or fantasy sports organization for any purpose. During game play, no use of images within play-by-play, statistical account or depiction of a game (e.g., limited to use of fewer than 10 images during the game).
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 26: Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham of the New York Giants looks on before the game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 26, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) No licensing by any casino, sportsbook, and/or fantasy sports organization for any purpose. During game play, no use of images within play-by-play, statistical account or depiction of a game (e.g., limited to use of fewer than 10 images during the game). /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 09: Linebacker Divine Deablo #5 of the Las Vegas Raiders prepares for a play during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 35-32 in overtime. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 09: Linebacker Divine Deablo #5 of the Las Vegas Raiders prepares for a play during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 35-32 in overtime. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) /

Reviewing the current inside linebackers for the Las Vegas Raiders

Divine Deablo

Like Perryman, and only Perryman, Deablo is the only linebacker currently on Las Vegas’ roster who played for the team during the ’21 season.

Drafted in the third-round of last year’s NFL draft, the receiver-turned-defensive back made another transition in his football career, this time playing full-time linebacker. As last year’s season went on, coaches began to take note of Deablo, eventually resulting in the then-rookie earning a starting role over Cory Littleton.

In his first year as a full-time linebacker, Deablo played in a 4-3, under defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. While you may think this effects the second-year pro as much as it [potentially] effects Perryman, there are some key differences.

For one, Deablo is not an up-and-down linebacker. His experience all over the secondary helps strengthen his game, and the reliable tackling the former Virginia Tech safety has helps stop plays before they further develop. Combine these attributes, and you get a player who allowed 0 touchdowns in addition to missing only one tackle in 46 tackle attempts.

The other thing that differentiates Perryman from Deablo, is Deablo is still a blank canvas. Although he’s played linebacker at Virginia Tech, he’s never had a full-time linebacker role, as he does now. There’s nothing imbedded into his head, as the ins-and-outs are still fresh or unknown to him. Graham has the paintbrush, and can paint Deablo however he sees fit.

Overall, there’s no real experience with Deablo in this front, but that isn’t a problem; The second-year player has the tools to do well in this scheme. Now, we move onto some new acquisitions.

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