Three undrafted free agent players to watch during Las Vegas Raiders' second week of OTAs
The Las Vegas Raiders brought in a great group of undrafted free agents after the 2024 NFL Draft. Of course, it feels like that is said every year, just for some of these guys to sit on the practice squad all year, but this year, the Raiders have a few guys that could turn some […]
The Las Vegas Raiders brought in a great group of undrafted free agents after the 2024 NFL Draft. Of course, it feels like that is said every year, just for some of these guys to sit on the practice squad all year, but this year, the Raiders have a few guys that could turn some heads.
Last week, the Raiders started Week 1 of OTAs. This week, they will return to work at OTAs on Tuesday and Wednesday. While it was awesome to see some football work being done back on the field, the work doesn't stop. This is where the UDFAs have a chance to show that they mean business.
Here are three undrafted free-agent players to watch during Week 2 of OTAs:
Andrew Coker, OT, TCU
Andrew Coker, a prospect in the 300s on our big board, did not initially stand out. We won't pretend that we would have drafted him or that he should have been a top pick. He has his flaws, but upon closer examination of his numbers and tapes, it's becoming clear that the Raiders may have found a diamond in the rough among the undrafted free agents. He is a guy that it feels like everyone forgot to draft.
With his impressive performance in 424 pass-blocking snaps, Andrew Coker is a clear contender. According to Pro Football Focus, he allowed 24 quarterback pressures and just one sack. His competition for the 53-man spot at the tackle position, Jalen McKenzie and Dalton Wagner is fierce. But I believe in Coker's potential to come out on top. The Raiders' roster dynamics are certainly intriguing.
Carter Bradley, QB, South Alabama
The Raiders have a quarterback issue entering 2024. We don't know who will get the starting job, and the one who doesn't will be the backup. But there is one other battle no one is talking about: the battle for the third quarterback on the roster between Bradley and Anthony Brown Jr. The two of them are good young quarterbacks, but someone will end up on the practice squad.
Bradley is a guy to watch because he is a rookie, and he was pretty good at South Alabama. However, he didn't play much great competition, being that he was at a small school. So, let's see if he does well against NFL-caliber players.
Rayshad Williams, CB, Texas Tech
The Las Vegas Raiders have a pretty full CB room now after the draft, but there is always room to add a guy like Williams to your roster, seeing that he has great size and instincts. At Texas Tech, where the 6'3" cornerback had a good final season as a Red Raider, Williams was a physical cornerback who could play a bit of man-press, a trait that Patrick Graham loves.
Williams could possibly show something special at OTAs that the Raiders feel would be valuable to their 53-man roster. But who knows? It's certainly something for us to watch for.
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