UDFA who made the Las Vegas Raiders' initial 53-man roster has the perfect confidence already
The Las Vegas Raiders were able to add a few undrafted free agents this offseason that were good enough to show they belong in the NFL. They have day three rookies and undrafted free agent rookies on the initial 53-man roster, which shows that they have a great ability to find hidden talent and add […]
The Las Vegas Raiders were able to add a few undrafted free agents this offseason that were good enough to show they belong in the NFL. They have day three rookies and undrafted free agent rookies on the initial 53-man roster, which shows that they have a great ability to find hidden talent and add it as depth.
Any time there is a UDFA or a day three pick, the fan base usually picks one and sticks with him, making him a fan favorite. This time, there were a few of them, like Woo Governor or Andrew Coker. But, of the ones that made it, those were wide receiver Ramel Keyton and linebacker Amari Gainer.
Gainer is the one who has stuck out the most, as he left the Raiders no choice but to keep him on the 53-man roster, and he could very well play some vital snaps in silver and black in 2024.
Throughout his college career, Gainer amassed significant stats, including 115 solo tackles, 25 tackles for loss, and 8.5 sacks, indicating his effectiveness both against the run and as a pass rusher. He has carried that over to the NFL in a way, having a stellar preseason, including leading the team in tackles in one of the final preseason games against the San Francisco 49ers.
Known for his faith and resilience, Gainer has often spoken about approaching the game with no fear, a mindset that has likely contributed to his rapid adaptation to the professional level. He's already established a great confidence in himself, too.
“I let my play do all the talking and give all the thanks to God,” Gainer said after the big preseason performances he had against the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings as well.
Gainer is going to be a big piece on special teams in 2024. His inclusion in the team's plans for the season indicates confidence in his ability to contribute, either as a rotational player or potentially more if he continues to impress.
Amari Gainer's story is one of persistence, talent, and a bit of football heritage, making him an interesting figure in the NFL, especially for fans of the Raiders or those who appreciate the journey of undrafted players making their mark in the league.
