Raiders Rookies to be on the Watch For
Alex Leatherwood
Perhaps the best trait that first-round pick Alex Leatherwood brings with him to Las Vegas is his college winning experience. Leatherwood is fresh off of winning the National Championship with Alabama, an accomplishment he achieved twice during his years with the Crimson Tide.
The tackle also enters the NFL as arguably college football’s best lineman. He won the 2020 Outland Trophy, an honor awarded to the best lineman in college football for that season.
Leatherwood is expected to make an immediate impact, as he’s already projected to start at right tackle.
Trevon Moehrig
Moehrig was the Raiders’ second best pickup in the 2021 Draft, and he’s already made a great impression in training camp.
The safety was one of the best at his position in his final college season. As a member of the TCU Horned Frogs, he won the 2020 Jim Thorpe Award, which is an honor granted to the best defensive back in college football. Moehrig was also selected to ESPN’s First-Team All-American list. Leatherwood was given that honor as well.
Moehrig also is anticipated to start.
Nate Hobbs
Hobbs was the Raiders’ steal of the 2021 Draft, as he fell to Las Vegas in the fifth round. The rookie cornerback comes in as a former All-Big Ten honorable mention selection.
Hobbs is already making an impact in Las Vegas. He continues to turn heads this preseason, having recorded three tackles and an interception in last Saturday’s game against the Rams.
The cornerback is currently listed as a second stringer, but that could soon change if he keeps up the impressive performances.
