The Las Vegas Raiders drafted a few versatile players who can play multiple positions. That’s only going to set Vegas up to be ready for anything and have versatility within their roster and scheme.

For example, Trey Zuhn was drafted as an interior offensive lineman. However, if someone were to get hurt during a tackle, he could always slide over, as he did in college. That allows the Raiders to focus less on the tackle position on their roster.

The same can be said for Treydan Stukes, a guy who played every secondary position at Arizona. He played their “F-Kat” position, which is like a nickel that roams the field a bit. He also played some snaps at boundary corner, slot, and free safety throughout his college career. And because of all this, the Raiders see him as a potential weapon.

Raiders safety coach Matt Robinson talks Treydan Stukes

According to Sam Warren of The Athletic, a Raiders position coach said a rookie could play a role similar to that of one of the NFL’s best players. Safety coach Matt Robinson, formerly with the Baltimore Ravens, said rookie safety Treydan Stukes can “absolutely” play a role similar to Kyle Hamilton’s in the secondary. He also said Stukes’ size, speed, and versatility are similar to Hamilton’s, and he hopes to bring that same kind of physicality to his position.

Raiders safeties coach Matt Robinson, who came over from Ravens, said Treydan Stukes can "absolutely" play a similar role to Kyle Hamilton in secondary.

Said his size, speed and versatility is similar to Hamilton, and hope is that he can bring physicality to his position.

— Sam Warren (@samwarren83) June 2, 2026

The Raiders haven’t ever had a player like that. They have had the elite safeties like Jack Tatum, Dave Grayson, George Atkinson, and Vann McElroy. And you could even throw Charles Woodson in there, since he did play a bit of safety and corner. But what Kyle Hamilton is is not the same thing as what Woodson was. The Raiders could have that in Stukes. That’s what he was at Arizona.

But we all know that college is very different from the NFL. Stukes is a very athletic mover and has as fluid a set of hips as it gets. Often, when a safety is turning, there is lag or their speed slows, but you don’t really get that with Stukes. To make things even better, Stukes is exceptional at recovering to undercut late throws. Stukes has some of the best instincts in the draft, too, especially when the ball is in the air.

If you need any proof of that, watch the interception of the year against Arizona State. He doesn’t commit penalties and, in fact, hasn’t since 2023.