Tre Tucker found himself in a great situation, using his blazing speed to glide down the sideline for a big gain in his first preseason game.
Aidan O'Connell hit Tucker in stride as the rookie receiver got a step on the 49ers cornerback covering him.
Tucker seemingly made the catch at first glance. However, it was challenged and the call was reversed, ruled an incompletion.
"First NFL game, the drops, that's on me," Tucker said Thursday. "Obviously, I'll get that corrected. I'll work overtime. ... Great throws by the quarterback. Overall, I felt like I knew what I was doing."
He ended his preseason debut with one catch for 15 yards, but despite what the stat sheet says, film indicates the former Cincinnati Bearcat had a good showing. Tucker played with great effort in run blocking, and showcased his deep array of route running abilities. The 5-foot-9, 185-pounder certainly plays bigger than his size.
He's found a way to make an impression so far in Training Camp, and it has continued to carry over in joint practices with the Los Angeles Rams. Tucker scored a touchdown in Thursday's practice on a similar play to the one he dropped last Sunday.
"We've run that play so many times all throughout fall camp. So, for me, it's just taking another play, knowing what I'm doing," Tucker said of the touchdown grab in joint practice. "That's the biggest thing, knowing your assignment and I knew my assignment on that so it allowed me to play fast."
The improvement in his game has been noticeable from several of his coaches and teammates, including the team's quarterback.
"He's explosive. He's strong. I saw in the game last week that he's got that dog in him," Jimmy Garoppolo said of Tucker. "He's willing to fight for that ball. For a rookie to come in and have that, that's pretty rare.
"But he's nowhere near perfect, he's got room to grow," added Garoppolo. "When you're a rookie, you've got to just keep going, man. You can't ever think that you have it figured out at any point in your career, but especially as a rookie. You can't relax, you've just got to keep going. It's a long year but he's built the right way and mentally, I think he's ready for it."
Tucker credits the great receivers around him for helping him throughout OTAs and camp, greatly benefiting from the likes of Pro Bowl talent Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow. This Saturday at SoFi Stadium is a great opportunity for Tucker to wipe the slate clean from last week and continue to show Raider Nation what he could bring to the roster.
"I'm continuing to progress as fall camp goes. I don't think it ever stops," said Tucker. "Just taking all the years that I have in my group and just trying to be the best player I can be for myself and for the team."
View the best photos from the Raiders' second 2023 Training Camp practice with the Los Angeles Rams at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Alex Bars (64) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Darien Butler (58) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (89) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jaydon Grant (40) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Justin Herron (71) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Netane Muti (54) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Vitaliy Gurman (73) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Kana'i Mauga (43) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Isaiah Zuber (19) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Justin Herron (71) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman David Agoha (62) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end George Tarlas (79) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (94) and defensive lineman Neil Farrell Jr. (92) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (94) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end George Tarlas (79) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Ike Brown (46) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera (97) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Dalton Wagner (78) and guard McClendon Curtis (63) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders players and coaches on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Damien Williams (32) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Azizi Hearn (48) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (47) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Drake Thomas (57) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Isaac Rochell (96) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Darwin Thompson (30) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Kana'i Mauga (43) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera (97) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jordan Meredith (61) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman David Agoha (62) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (83) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders guard McClendon Curtis (63) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback David Long Jr. (28) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback David Long Jr. (28) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (94) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (89) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (89) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders guard McClendon Curtis (63) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) looks at a photo with a Los Angeles Rams player on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) looks at a photo with a Los Angeles Rams player on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2023 Training Camp at California Lutheran University.
