The Las Vegas Raiders have signed 17 undrafted free agents to contracts as the team continues to prepare its roster for minicamp and, eventually, training camp.
Though making the 53-man roster as an undrafted free agent (UDFA) is an extremely daunting task, every year there are some who end up making the cut around the league.
Here are three Raiders undrafted free agents who could work their way onto the initial Week 1 roster.
Raiders UDFAs with best chance to make the roster
OT Andrew Coker
Coker played mostly right tackle for TCU during his four-year collegiate career but also has experience playing left tackle.
Though his run-blocking leaves much to be desired, Coker's strengths in pass protection give him a chance to make the team's roster in August. The 23-year-old allowed one sack and 21 QB pressures in 2023 and scored a 73.3 PFF pass-blocking grade.
CB Ja'Quan Sheppard
Sheppard's 6'1, 200-pound size bolsters his chances of potentially making the roster, as lengthy corners are becoming more and more valuable.
The 23-year-old had an 80.5 coverage grade in 2023 and allowed a passer rating of 75.7. Sheppard could compete for a depth corner spot on Patrick Graham's defense in 2024.
WR Lideatrick Griffin
Griffin is a gifted athlete who ran a 4.43 40-yard dash at the combine. The 23-year-old scored a 72.4 receiving grade and averaged 13 yards per reception in 2023 for Mississippi State.
Las Vegas' below-average receiver depth, paired with Griffin's value on special teams, gives him an excellent chance to crack the 53-man roster in August.
