The Las Vegas Raiders are in their last week of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) with the start of mandatory minicamp next week.
A lot of new and familiar faces have showcased their skills over the last three weeks, with "an amazing vibe" taking over the building, according to Malcolm Koonce. The main goal, as always, is for the locker room to get a solid foundation in practice as the offseason moves forward.
Here are a few notes and quotes on the Raiders' last open practice of OTAs.
- Overall, it was the offense's time to shine Tuesday. Both Gardner Minshew II and Aidan O'Connell stepped up to make some big throws to a variety of receivers. The two headliners of the day were Jakobi Meyers and DJ Turner. The receiving duo caught two touchdowns apiece during red zone 7-on-7 drills, including a highlight reel toe drag in the back of the end zone for Turner.
- Another receiver who stood out to me was Tre Tucker. He looks even faster going into Year 2, which is saying something considering NFL Next Gen Stats labeled him as the second most athletic receiver at the 2023 NFL Combine.
- The position group that excelled throughout the day was the tight ends. Michael Mayer caught two touchdowns in the middle of the end zone during red zone drills, with Cole Fotheringham also making some big catches. First-round pick Brock Bowers continued to make plays in space, a trait he was synonymous with at Georgia.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Christian Wilkins was everything as advertised. His get off at the line of scrimmage is something to marvel at and noticeably assists the edge rushers next to him. "That dude is running so fast every single play," Gardner Minshew II said of Wilkins. "Wherever the ball is, you'll see him soon. He shows up. It's really impressive to be around a guy that nonstop works the way he does."
- A young cornerback that saw a lot of reps was Jakorian Bennett. The 2023 fourth-round pick started four games last season with potential to take a leap in his sophomore campaign. "He has a way higher understanding of the defense, of Coach [Patrick] Graham and how he calls it and of the game," cornerbacks coach Ricky Manning said. "It's a little bit slowed down for him now, so now he can really work on that development. He can really get better at the things he needs to focus on, and he's doing that. He's continuing to work."
Head inside Intermountain Health Performance Center to view photos from day eight of OTAs.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) 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 cornerback Jack Jones (18) 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 quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) 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.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Amari Gainer (53) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jaydon Grant (40) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) 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 tackle Tomari Fox (60) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman David Agoha (55) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
A Las Vegas Raider at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders assistant tight ends coach Mitch Singler at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receivers coach Edgar Bennett at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safeties coach Gerald Alexander 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 cornerback Brandon Facyson (31) 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 cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) 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 tight end Zach Gentry (88) 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 defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) 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.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Cole Fotheringham (85) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Ben Brown (79) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders assistant defense coach Josh Phillips and defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) 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 tackle Tomari Fox (60) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end TJ Franklin (57) 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 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 Tyree Wilson (9) 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 lineman David Agoha (55) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Cole Fotheringham (85) 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 Jalen Guyton (4) 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 wide receiver Jeff Foreman (80) 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 wide receiver Tulu Griffin (81) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Cole Fotheringham (85) 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 wide receiver Tulu Griffin (81) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jalen Guyton (4) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Michael Gallup (10) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) 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 wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) 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 wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Anthony Brown Jr. (13) 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 wide receiver Jeff Foreman (80) 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 safety Marcus Epps (1) 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 Head Coach Antonio Pierce 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 wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tulu Griffin (81) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (70) 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 quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (70) and tackle Kolton Miller (74) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II (29) 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 center Will Putnam (67) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Andrew Coker (73) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerbacks coach Ricky Manning Jr. 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 Decamerion Richardson (25) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) 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 Woo Governor (44) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders run game coordinator and linebackers coach Mike Caldwell at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) 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 linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (45) 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 safety Chris Smith II (29) 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.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jaydon Grant (40) 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 safety Tre'von Moehrig (7) 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 wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) 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 safety Chris Smith II (29) 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.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Brandon Facyson (31) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
