NFL Position Roles - Las Vegas Raiders

07/25/24 Zamir White is expected to be the primary RB on early downs. White should also be the favorite for goal-line work. Free-agent signee Alexander Mattison would seem suited for change-of-pace carries with work as a receiving back. Ameer Abdullah is primarily a pass-catching RB. Abdullah would likely see his most work when the Raiders are in their hurry-up offense. Sixth-round rookie Dylan Laube would need a strong camp to push Mattison for the change-of-pace role.

07/25/24 Davante Adams is expected to continue seeing high target share as the lead receiver. Jakobi Meyers is the clear No. 2. It's unlikely his targets are consistent from week-to-week, but in games the Raiders trail, Meyers could have spike weeks. Tre Tucker is the No. 3 WR who can play in the slot. Tucker also gives the team a vertical element. It's not likely that Tucker has a high-volume role. Jalen Guyton, DJ Turner and Kristian Wilkerson will compete for depth roles.

07/25/24 The Raiders drafted Brock Bowers with the 13th pick in the 2024 draft. Bowers should quickly become the primary receiving tight end. Michael Mayer is expected to be the No. 2 tight end. When the Raiders put two tight ends on the field, Mayer is likely to be the primary blocker.