Las Vegas Raiders Depth Chart
- AFC West
- Stadium
- Allegiant Stadium
- Head Coach
- Josh McDaniels
- Offensive Coordinator
- Mick Lombardi
- Defensive Coordinator
- Patrick Graham
- Special Teams Coach
- Tom McMahon
- Defensive Scheme
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Las Vegas Raiders wide receivers Keelan Cole and Mack Hollins might be ahead of Demarcus Robinson on the team's receiver depth chart heading into training camp next month. When you consider Davante Adams, Hunter Renfrow and tight end Darren Waller as the primary pass-catching weapons, Robinson could actually be sixth in the pecking order on his new team. There will be plenty of competition in training camp between Robinson, Cole and Hollins, but as of right now, it's hard to see Robinson being a consistent producer in real life or in fantasy in 2022. The 27-year-old had 25 catches for 264 yards and three touchdowns in 17 regular season games for the Kansas City Chiefs last season.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, who had his fifth-year option declined, could be involved in a backfield committee this year alongside Kenyan Drake, Brandon Bolden, Ameer Abdullah and rookie Zamir White. Jacobs had 732 carries for 3,087 rushing yards in the last three seasons, but he hasn't been very durable. His longest run the last two years also went for only 28 yards, and he needs to work on his ball security. It's unlikely that Jacobs will be a bell-cow back for the Raiders in 2022, especially when White has similar traits to Jacobs. There's a decent chance that general manager Dave Ziegler and head coach Josh McDaniels already think White is better than both Jacobs and Drake. With all that said, Jacobs' stock as an RB2 is falling as we approach training camp.
Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III faces years behind bars. The 23-year-old was released by Vegas last season after crashing his Corvette into another vehicle operated by a young woman, killing her. However, Ruggs' lawyers are now arguing that since he was injured and didn't perform a field sobriety test at the accident scene, there wasn't "true" probable cause to obtain the sample needed to determine his blood-alcohol level. Nonetheless, Ruggs and his legal advisors will undoubtedly do everything possible to avoid prison time despite his BAC allegedly being well above the limit. Still, even if he miraculously dodges a conviction and can play in the future, it's doubtful any team would want to sign him. Dynasty managers who have him on the roster can drop him without thinking twice.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams has looked smooth during the team's offseason program and has almost exclusively lined up outside and has worked from the left and right sides of the field. Adams played with quarterback Derek Carr at Fresno State and they also worked out together during several offseasons, so it hasn't taken them long to get used to each other again. Adams drew most of his targets from quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the slot last year with the Packers, but he should spend the vast majority of his time out wide with his new team with Hunter Renfrow manning the slot. The 29-year-old five-time Pro Bowler has great chemistry with Carr, though, and he should remain a strong WR1 target for fantasy managers in 2022.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (ankle) appears to be on track to get back on the field at some point during training camp, which starts in late July. Drake's season was ended last year after 12 games when he broke his right ankle. In those 12 games, he had 63 carries for 254 yards and two touchdowns, adding 30 receptions on 40 targets for 291 yards and another score. Barring any setbacks, the 28-year-old should be good to go for the start of the regular season, where he's expected to again mainly serve as a pass-catching complement to lead-back Josh Jacobs. Drake will be a solid handcuff for Jacobs owners and could have some standalone flex appeal in PPR leagues, but the Raiders also added Brandon Bolden and rookie Zamir White to their backfield this offseason.
