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Raiders 2022 Training Camp: From Sleeper to Starter?

By Nicholas Yacenko

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 19: A detailed view of a helmet belonging to and Oakland Raiders player sitting on top of a Gatorade cooler against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of their preseason NFL football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 19, 2017 in Oakland, California. The Ram won the game 24-21. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 19: A detailed view of a helmet belonging to and Oakland Raiders player sitting on top of a Gatorade cooler against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of their preseason NFL football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 19, 2017 in Oakland, California. The Ram won the game 24-21. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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HENDERSON, NEVADA – JULY 21: Wide receiver Tyron Johnson #1 of the Las Vegas Raiders practices during training camp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center on July 21, 2022, in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Raiders 2022 Training Camp: From Sleeper to Starter?

Tyron Johnson

Tyron Johnson has been catching the eyes of the new Raiders regime. Johnson was brought in last season after the departure of Henry Ruggs, with the team hoping to add a speed element to the offense. However, Johnson was mostly relegated to kick return duties and saw little action on offense.

This offseason, Johnson’s speed has flashed. Johnson has bounced around the league since 2019 but his speed, size, and special teams ability could help him make the team. If the Raiders opt to keep the 6th receiver, Johnson is very likely to be that option. Recently, McDaniels praised Johnson saying:

“I’m really proud of him. Everybody knows he’s fast, but it takes a lot more than being fast to play in our league at that position, and he’s working extremely hard to be prepared,” McDaniels said. “He’s prepared every day and he knows what his assignments are. He has been able to really connect with the quarterbacks and different things. He works hard in practice. He takes care of his body. He’s now becoming that guy that is dependable from day-to-day and that’s a big word for us.”

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