Las Vegas could still add a veteran
The Las Vegas Raiders have added to their cornerback position during the draft by taking Mississippi State’s Decamerion Richardson in the fourth round and Pitt’s MJ Devonshire in the seventh round.
Let’s take a look where the position stands after the draft:
New free agent added:
None.
Free agents re-signed:
None
Free agent who departed:
Amik Robertson (Detroit Lions), Tyler Hall (Philadelphia Eagles).
Remaining unrestricted free agents:
None.
Draft:
Richardson was selected in the fourth round at No. 112. Devonshire was the 229th pick.
Conclusion:
The Raiders will likely add a veteran at some point. Las Vegas general Tom Telesco said earlier in the offseason that the team would likely add a cornerback in free agency. Among the options are Xavien Howard, Steven Nelson and Stephon Gilmore. Richardson is athletic and has excellent size and speed. But he will need to develop. The Raiders could still use a starter to go along with Jack Jones and nickel Nate Hobbs. the Raiders were expected to take a game-ready cornerback early. Since they didn’t expect them to look at the veteran group.