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Oakland Raiders: 3 players whose jobs are in trouble after the draft

By Sayre Bedinger

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Karl Joseph #42 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after sacking the quarterback and recovering a fumble against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of their NFL football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 17, 2017 in Oakland, California. The Raiders won the game 45-20. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Karl Joseph #42 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after sacking the quarterback and recovering a fumble against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of their NFL football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 17, 2017 in Oakland, California. The Raiders won the game 45-20. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 23: Derek Carrier #85 of the Oakland Raiders warms up before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 23: Derek Carrier #85 of the Oakland Raiders warms up before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

3. Derek Carrier/any veteran TEs

For Derek Carrier or any of the other veteran tight ends in Oakland, there’s no time to waste when it comes to taking advantage of your opportunity.

Otherwise, rookie fourth-round pick Foster Moreau of LSU is going to come and take it from you.

As intrigued as I am (and have been) by Darren Waller since he came out of Georgia Tech, and as much respect as I have for Luke Willson for carving out a nice role throughout his NFL career, I think Moreau is the guy to watch at the Raiders’ TE position.

Athletically, Moreau matches up in just about every category compared to other tight ends in the NFL today.

At 6-foot-4, 253 pounds, Moreau ran a 4.66 and posted a 36.5-inch vertical jump? This kid is a phenomenal athlete and has a real chance to be a better pro than he was in college.

Moreau was given the honor of wearing no. 18 at LSU which is given to the toughest, hardest worker on the team. He is known for his blocking but I think he’s going to develop into a weapon in the passing game rather quickly.

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