College to the Pros: CB Nate Hobbs
The Raiders selected cornerback Nate Hobbs with the 167th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Take a look back at photos from Hobbs' journey from Illinois through his rookie year with the Silver and Black.

Nate Hobbs played for four years at Illinois, making 110 tackles, 11 pass deflections and three interceptions.

Nate Hobbs played for four years at Illinois, making 110 tackles, 11 pass deflections and three interceptions.

Nate Hobbs played for four years at Illinois, making 110 tackles, 11 pass deflections and three interceptions.

Nate Hobbs played for four years at Illinois, making 110 tackles, 11 pass deflections and three interceptions.

Nate Hobbs played for four years at Illinois, making 110 tackles, 11 pass deflections and three interceptions.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) poses for a photo during the 2021 Las Vegas Raiders Media Day.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) on the field for practice at 2021 Training Camp at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) on the field for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams during 2021 Training Camp.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the national anthem before the preseason away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) intercepts a pass during the preseason away game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) arrives to the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) warming up before the regular season home game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Allegiant Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) speaks to an elementary school student during a Silver & Black Flag Football event.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Allegiant Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) returns an interception during the regular season home game against the Washington Football Team at Allegiant Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.