Raiders 2022 Training Camp: From Sleeper to Starter?

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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Mar 5, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona State linebacker Darien Butler (LB07) goes through drills during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Raiders 2022 Training Camp: From Sleeper to Starter?

Darien Butler

Darien Butler is another young player making waves in Raiders camp. Butler comes from Arizona State with new linebackers coach Antonio Pierce and already had an inside track to at least a practice squad spot.

However, Butler has flashed to the point of receiving starting reps. It is unlikely that he will unseat Denzel Perryman, Divine Deablo, or Jayon Brown, but he can be a quality depth piece that plays solid special teams.

Special teams will be the key to Butler making the team. Aside from flashing on defense, Butler will need to unseat Kenny Young or Micah Kiser on special teams to make the final roster. If Butler continues to see reps with the starters, his place on the roster will be all but cemented.

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