Raiders Roster Reset: Still a lot of work to do
The Las Vegas Raiders aren't done prepping their roster for the upcoming 2023 season and that's a good thing since they didn't address the offensive line positions very well in the draft.This team had more than enough needs and during the draft, they weren't able to fox every single one. The Raiders did grab some […]
The Las Vegas Raiders aren't done prepping their roster for the upcoming 2023 season and that's a good thing since they didn't address the offensive line positions very well in the draft.
This team had more than enough needs and during the draft, they weren't able to fox every single one. The Raiders did grab some guys at mostly every area of need but the offensive line.
So, without further ado, let's check out the Raiders' post-draft roster. Note: Single asterisks (*) represent 2023 draft picks and double asterisks (**) represent undrafted free agents.
Quarterback
- Chase Garbers
- Jimmy Garoppolo
- Brian Hoyer
- Aiden O'Connell *
The skinny: The Raiders grabbed their backup for Garoppolo and a guy who could end up being the franchise guy if things go well. O'Connell is one of the most accurate guys in this draft class and plays the style McDaniels likes.
Running back
- Ameer Abdullah
- Brandon Bolden
- Brittain Brown
- Josh Jacobs
- Sincere McCormick
- Austin Walter
- Zamir White
The skinny: The running back room didn't need any additions, this year. Now, we have no idea how the Josh Jacobs situation is going to go, and we could very well see the Raiders in the market next draft.
Wide receiver
- Davante Adams
- DeAndre Carter
- Keelan Cole
- Phillip Dorsett
- Tyler Johnson
- Chris Lacy
- Jakobi Meyers
- Hunter Renfrow
- D.J. Turner
- Tre Turner *
The skinny: I didn't really understand this move considering all of the receivers they already had. Now it feels like they will have to carry eight guys on the 53-man.
Tight end
- Cole Fatheringham
- Austin Hooper
- Jesper Horsted
- O.J. Howard
- Michael Mayer *
The skinny: The Raiders had a huge tight end problem, but seamlessly solved that as they got the best tight end in the draft. Oh, and he can run block too. This room went from bad to decent.
Offensive line
- Alex Bars
- McClendon Curtis **
- Jermaine Eluemunor
- Hroniss Grassu
- Vataliy Gurman
- Justin Herron
- Andre James
- Jordan Meridith
- Kolton Miller
- Thayer Munford
- Justin Murray
- Netane Muti
- Dylan Parham
- Brandon Parker
- Dalton Wagner **
The skinny: This is the room that needed some work in terms of depth pieces and yet the Raiders didn't grab anyone. This must mean they have a ton of faith in their offensive line, but who knows. I think Wagner has a chance to make the 53-man roster.

Defensive line
- Adam Butler
- Matthew Butler
- Neil Farrell
- John Jenkins
- Bilal Nichols
- Nesta Jade Silvera *
- Jerry Tillery
- Byron Young *
The skinny: I'm interested to see what type of player Young can be, because this was also a big need and just looking at the room as a whole, it still needs help. They still have the worst defensive tackle room in the AFC West.
EDGE/ Defensive end
- Maxx Crosby
- Chandler Jones
- Malcolm Koonce
- Jordan Willis
- Tyree Wilson *
The skinny: Tyree Wilson was a great first pick, especially if he can stay healthy, then he may end up being one of the best defenders out of this draft. The Raiders can pair him with Crosby down the road.
Inside linebacker
- Curtis Bolton
- Amari Burney *
- Darien Butler
- Divine Deablo
- Kana'i Mauga
- Luke Masterson
- Robert Spillane
The skinny: At first I didn't like the pick because I thought they could have gotten something better earlier on to help the huge linebacker need. But the more I look at Burney the more excited I get. This group could be better than we think, but it all depends on if Deablo can stay healthy too.
Cornerback
- Jakorian Bennett *
- Ike Brown
- Bryce Cosby
- Brandon Facyson
- Jaydon Gran **
- Tyler Hall
- Azizi Heam **
- Nate Hobbs
- David Long
- Jordan Perryman **
- Amik Robertson
- Duke Shelley
- Sam Webb
The skinny: We all know the Raiders needed help here the most. I mean they had one of the worst secondary in the league last year, and while they did add help, Bennett won't be guy that changes this unit overnight.

Safety
- Marcus Epps
- Jaquan Johnson
- Tre'von Moehrig
- Isaiah Palo-Mao
- Christopher Smith *
- Roderic Teamer
The skinny: Grabbing Smith was smart, as he has high potential. But the room still needs work. Now they need to figure out who will be the fulltime starters next to Epps.
Special teams
- Jacob Bobenmoyer (LS)
- Daniel Carlson (K)
- A.J. Cole (P)
The skinny: Nothing really to be said here other than one of the best kickers and punters in the game.