Raiders draft Decamerion Richardson: Best reactions to Round 4 pick

Mike Moraitis

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The Las Vegas Raiders entered the 2024 NFL Draft with a need at the cornerback position, and they finally addressed it in the fourth round with the selection of Decamerion Richardson out of Mississippi State.

At 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds, the athletic Richardson (4.34 40-yard dash) fits the mold of the outside cornerback the Raiders need opposite Jack Jones.

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If he pans out, Richardson should form a nice trio with Jones and Nate Hobbs, who will work out of the slot. Here's more on Richardson, per Lance Zierlein of NFL.com:

Two-year starting cornerback with outstanding physical features but below-average coverage features. He’s leggy with below-average lateral transitions and change of direction in space. Richardson doesn’t play with enough anticipation or short-area burst to make plays on the ball but does have a big make-up gear in a straight line. He’s OK as a tackler but should get better with a greater focus in that department. Richardson’s size and top-end speed will immediately garner attention, but he doesn’t appear to have the skill set to play safety and will be limited by a narrow scheme fit.

Here's the best reactions following the Raiders taking Richardson on Day 3.

Mike Moraitis

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After cutting his teeth with Bleacher Report, Mike Moraitis has covered the Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Titans for FanSided, and the Titans and New York Giants for USA TODAY Sports Media Group. On top of his duties with Sporting News, Mike is the managing editor and lead writer for Titans Wire.