Andre James' role as the Raiders' starting center may not be heavily glorified, which is exactly why NFL.com's Tom Blair and Gennaro Filice chose him as one their "underappreciated" players.
The two writers compiled a list of one player on each of the 32 rosters who they believe doesn't get the recognition they deserve. Their basis is not just on team outlook, but a look at the individual and their level of play.
James signed with the team as an undrafted free agent in 2019, making the switch from guard to center as he entered the NFL. The UCLA product spent his first two seasons as Rodney Hudson's backup before taking over as the starter in 2021. Over the last three seasons, he's started 48 games and re-signed with the Raiders this offseason.
In 2023, James received a career-high offensive grade from Pro Football Focus (74.6) and committed only two penalties, tied for the ninth fewest in the NFL among offensive linemen (min. 900 snaps).
View photos from day five of the Las Vegas Raiders' OTAs at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Amari Gainer (53) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (33) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Janarius Robinson (97) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tomari Fox (60) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Trey Taylor (37) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyreik McAllister (32) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
A football in the sky during a Las Vegas Raiders Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Marquan McCall (52) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Noah Shannon (62) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Woo Governor (44) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Cornell Armstrong (30) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Rayshad Williams (36) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Ja'Quan Sheppard (46) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Ja'Quan Sheppard (46) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end John Samuel Shenker (86) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant (84) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end John Samuel Shenker (86) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Ramel Keyton (82) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Marquan McCall (52) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tomari Fox (60) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Noah Shannon (62) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Byron Young (93) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders players at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Brandon Facyson (31) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle/guard Andrus Peat (75) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jordan Meredith (61) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Clark Barrington (64) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Trey Taylor (37) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
