Las Vegas Raiders who could sneak onto the 2022 Week 1 roster

Sep 19, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Las Vegas Raiders helmet sits on an equipment trunk against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Las Vegas Raiders helmet sits on an equipment trunk against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jacksonville’s Tim Jones, bottom, is taken down by Las Vegas’ Darius Phillips, top left, and Luke Masterson, top right, during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton on Thursday, August 4, 2022.Raiders Vs Jags 8650
Jacksonville’s Tim Jones, bottom, is taken down by Las Vegas’ Darius Phillips, top left, and Luke Masterson, top right, during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton on Thursday, August 4, 2022.Raiders Vs Jags 8650 /

Las Vegas Raiders who could sneak onto the 2022 roster

Luke Masterson

Luke Masterson is another undrafted free agent who is making an impression on the Raiders coaching staff. Masterson had a slow start to camp and has been competing with Darien Butler for a roster spot. Masterson is a converted college safety who is very clearly still learning the system.

Masterson looked good in coverage and is kind of the player that the former coaching staff was hoping Tanner Muse would become.

Masterson started ahead of Butler in the preseason game against the Vikings, likely for the coaching staff to get a better look at him. Butler is likely going to make the roster, but Masterson could push veteran Kenny Young for a roster spot.

Masterson’s weaknesses come in the run game and he is likely a player that needs to get stronger. A year on the practice squad could benefit Masterson greatly, but there is a chance that his special teams abilities will notch him a roster spot, much like Butler.