Las Vegas Raiders UDFA Odds at the Roster

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed a total of 21 undrafted free agents this off-season, with 20 on the roster after releasing TE Matt Lauter for TE Patrick Gurd. The Raiders have seen some success from their undrafted free agents in recent seasons, and with the roster lacking depth at a few spots, there’s a good shot that a few undrafted free agents will at no worse push for a roster spot. Las Vegas has consistently churned the roster signing five undrafted free agents since they ended their minicamp

just two days ago, at the time this was written. With that in mind, there’s a chance that a few of these players are off the roster at the time of reading.

Las Vegas carried three undrafted free agents last season with cornerback Greedy Vance, TE Carter Runyon, and EDGE Jahfari Harvey saw snaps in different situations. Las Vegas reportedly wanted to keep more undrafted free agents, though disagreements between the coaching staff & front office led to some being released or remaining on the practice squad.

* While they are placed into relatively similar “buckets” or tiers, they are not fully ranked in that tier *

Highest Chances (50%+):

LS Tyler Duzansky:

• Duzansky will have to compete with LS Alex Ward, who has experience with ST Coordinator Joe DeCamillis. Ward started nearly 25 games for the Rams, before a few botched or low snaps caused his release in the 2025 seasons. Las Vegas signed him near the end of the season as insurance and competition to Jacob Bobenmoyer. Duzansky was considered the best, or a top two, snapper in the 2025 class and has a lot of quality traits to help adapt to the NFL level. He’s shown good mechanics, elite snap times, and does well as a tackler as well.
• Competition: Alex Ward

K Kansei Matsuzawa:

• Matsuzawa or the “Tokyo Toe” will give Matt Gay a run for his money, but the biggest mark will be how well Matsuzawa can kick from 50+ after attempting just 2 from that range in his two seasons with the Rainbow Warriors. Matsuzawa did hit from 50+ on 5 of his 6 attempts during his pro day, including a 63 yarder. Matsuzawa has clean mechanics, a powerful leg, and doesn’t’ need to adjust for longer distances. Veteran Matt Gay does have experience with Joe DeCamillis as well, and he did have his best career season with the Rams during their super bowl run.
• Competition: Matt Gay

ILB Xavian Sorey:

• Sorey is an excellent athlete, logging a 8.85 RAS and it shows on the field. He’s an explosive first step linebacker, closes gaps well, has good size at 6’2/230, and his understanding of both the run and pass game at his age gives him a strong chance to push for a roster spot. The Raiders do lack depth at linebacker behind Nakobe Dean & Quay Walker, which could allow Sorey a chance to make the roster as a special teams option with weakside/mike flexibility. Sorey diagnoses plays well, works to find the ball, and he’s been productive at both Georgia and Arkansas. He’s more towards 50%, and it could come down to the roster numbers on how many linebackers Rob Leoanrd, Klint Kubiak, and John Spytek want to hold on the 53 man roster. The biggest key for Sorey will be standing out on special teams, where other Raiders linebackers have done well.
• Competition: Segun Olubi, Cody Lindenberg, Chris Thomas (R)

True Roster Battle (35 – 49%):

T Isaiah Jatta:

• Jatta has 909 snaps at LT, 144 at RT, and 6 at guard in his career. He has really good size at 6’6, 315, moved well, and he’s a good athlete who could’ve been drafted had he not logged 11 penalties in his first full season playing. Jatta has just 1060 career snaps through his career, with 870 of those coming in 2025. His footspeed is quick, he has a strong core, his hand combat skills flash, and as a run blocker Jatta will get into space, drive defenders, and play aggressive. He’s better as a run blocker, does show good ability to flip his hips, and the lower body athleticism will be his biggest driving factor. The Raiders have almost no competition with Dalton Wagner for the fourth tackle spot, and Jatta is the most likely to give him a push of the three undrafted tackles they signed (Henning, Missouri). Henning is an exceptional athlete, does show good traits, and there’s a world he could push for the 4th spot off sole leverage being able to go to the CFL instead of practice squad. Jatta needs to cut the penalties, but he’s an athlete with size, and could be someone Las Vegas looks to develop as a fourth tackle. There’s a world that Jatta does develop into a solid swing T with more experience, limiting penalties, and refined technique.
• Competition: Dalton Wanger, Niklas Henning (R), Kamar Missouri (R), Free Agent Signing

EDGE Cian Slone:

• Of the undrafted free agents, I truly think Slone can be an impactful player in 2026 and beyond for Las Vegas. He’s an elite athlete, plays extremely aggressive, works well on special teams, and has a red hot motor. His hands are active, violent, and advanced. He’s a tad underszied, will need to add mass, but plays very similar to Maxx Crosby coming out of Eastern Michigan. Slone will have a tough competition to make the roster with the Raiders possibly only carrying 4 EDGE rushers, but if that opens to 5, then his odds rise closer to 55-60%. As a true pass rush specialist, it’s hard to see another Raiders depth pass rusher really providing the juice, and special teams value, that Slone can.
• Competition: Jahfari Harvey, Brennan Jackson

ILB Chris Thomas:

• Don’t sleep on Thomas, Las Vegas has Walker & Dean as mentioned, behind them sits Eichenberg, Olubi, Lindenberg, and then Sorey & Thomas both undrafted rookies. If Las Vegas carries five linebackers, it’s likely a tough route to make the team over Lindenberg or Olubi who both have shown flashes on special teams. That said, Thomas does a few things better in the run game, he’s a very fluid athlete (better than Sorey), and he’s shown a history of success on special teams with 11 tackles and a forced fumble. Thomas does struggle to turn his hips at times, but shows coverage instincts, he plays physical, doesn’t miss many tackles, and overall proved to be a very consistent, productive, and high impact player for Maine. He’ll need to show out on special teams, and really play exceptionally well vs the run or improve in coverage, but Thomas does do a few things better than Sorey, though the jump from FCS to NFL is a lot more to overcome than Arkansas to NFL.
• Competition: Segun Olubi, Cody Lindenberg, Xavian Sorey (R)

WR Chase Roberts:

• Roberts is older, but he was likely a draftable prospect if he declared in 2024 instead of 2025. Roberts has a big frame at 6’4/215, he works well on special teams, runs quality routes, and has shown inconsistent flashes of being a quality contested catch receiver. Roberts will have some steep competition with Dareke Young, who’s thrived on special teams but been limited as a receiver. If Roberts can show more as a receiver, and not see a huge drop off as a special teams gunner, there’s a good shot he’ll push for at least a tough consideration on the roster especially with being the most physical and biggest receiver of the group.
• Competition: Dareke Young, Dont’e Thornton, Malik Benson (R), Shedrick Jackson, Phillip Dorsett, Brenden Rice, EJ Williams (R), Corey Rucker (R), Jonathan Brady (R)

RB Roman Hemby:

• Get familiar with Indiana, because there’s a few more coming on this list. The Raiders have Ashton Jeanty, and they drafted Mike Washington who will anchor the second role behind Jeanty. Las Vegas is lacking a third, or possibly fourth option. Hemby will have a competition, but with the Raiders runningback room being pretty limited after Washington/Jeanty, Hemby will have a strong chance to push. He’ll need to show an emphasis on his special teams ability, and truly make an impact as a receiver to supplement Jeanty. Hemby did well as a short yardage runner with the Hoosiers & with Maryland in his career. He’s a semi limited athlete, and if he can’t produce on special teams it’s tough to see a full path for him going forward. Dylan Laube has a history of being a decent receiver, and his special teams impact is notable as well with over 1000 career kick return yards, and Collier has shown better athletic traits.
• Competition: Dylan Laube, Chris Collier

NT Gary Smith III:

• Smith has your prototypical size for a nose tackle at 6’3/315. The Raiders won’t run a traditional 0/1-Tech on the field consistently, likely less than 200 snaps on a season, which can be accomplished by players currently on the roster as is. If Rob Leonard wants to carry a traditional nose tackle, as they have in recent seasons, then his path for the spot becomes a little more clear, though also a tough one with who’s on the roster. Adam Butler can play the nose tackle role as a 0/1-Tech as he’s done nearly 1000+ snaps in his career. Additionally, JJ Pegues has a chance to play that role, as he did at Ole Miss, and Thomas Booker has shown comfort working as a 0-Tech as well. The Raiders drafted Brandon Cleveland in the 7th round, and he’s a true nose tackle with over 70% of his snaps coming at 0, 1, or 2i. Smith needs to translate to a full time nose, after working across the board during his college snaps, and it all could come down to who’s the better pass rusher between him & Cleveland if those two are the final spots for a true 0/1.
• Competition: Brandon Cleveland | JJ Pegues would be at NT, but he’s versatile across the DL and not truly at risk for being cut

Depending Roster Numbers (15-34%):

QB Jacob Clark:

• Clark is limited as I noted in my scouting reports, when it comes to his arm talent & true mobility, that said, he’s shown an ability to be a pretty fluid quarterback who can diagnose coverages, manipulate a pocket, and simply make smart reads to allow his receiver a chance on the ball and to create a play as well. Clark is physical, he can run an offense similar to that of what Kubiak has ran in Seattle & New Orleans when it comes to bootlegs, mobile pockets, and RPO’s. Las Vegas has Aidan O’Connell, and he’s the biggest path between Clark and a roster spot, though both are also limited by how much the Raiders want to carry a third quarterback. If Las Vegas isn’t carrying a third quarterback, I’d expect Aidan O’Connell to be traded and Clark to the practice squad, if a third quarterback spot is open, then it’s truly a competition between the two.
• Competition: Aidan O’Connell, Roster Spot

CB Caleb Offord:

• I do like Offord, I think he’s among the more talented Raiders undrafted rookies, but his path to the roster is a little difficult to find. The Raiders tossed a ton of draft capital at defensive back in the 2026 draft cycle spending picks on DB’s Treydan Stukes & Dalton Johnson who provide safety/nickel versatility, and then another two picks on corners Jermod McCoy & Hezekiah Masses. Masses has a shot to make a play for a key depth role, and McCoy if healthy can compete to start. The Raiders also have 2025 third rounder Darien Porter who played 550 snaps in 2025, and showed good traits for his 4th season at CB. Additionally, DeCamarion Richardson, a 2024 4th rounder, is still on the roster after being the lone Raiders player to not take an offensive or defensive snap but play a special teams snap last season. The Raiders also have Taron Johnson at nickel, and 2025 undrafted cornerback Greedy Vance. Offord shows good ball skills, he tackles well, has versatility between the nickel and boundary, and overall does perform on special teams as well. His chance for the Roster may be tough in 2026, but I could see a route in 2027 or later into the season with injuries.
• Competition: DeCamarion Richardson, Chigozie Anusiem | NCB/ST: Greedy Vance, Devyn Perkins (R)

G Justin Pickett:

• Las Vegas added four undrafted rookies on the offensive line, with Pickett being the best. At 6’6/315 he’s shown the ability to play G and T, though he’s made his career at guard. Pickett moves well, he’s got quick feet, good strength, and his technique was fairly consistent through his time at Duke. Pickett did struggle at times to anchor, he’s shown a very limited ceiling, and his movement initially does lack a lot of traits that you want to see as a consistent NFL player. Pickett’s size and versatility gives him an advantage, though he’s in a rather loaded room. The only reason he’s not in the next category, which I think is more likely, is if the Raiders possibly move off veteran Jordan Meredith/Spencer Burford after pre-season as trade pieces, or if a Jackson Powers-Johnson trade does come to fruition as well should the team look to gain capital and key in on younger players on the roster (Zuhn, Caleb Rogers, Charles Grant).
• Competition: Niklas Henning (R), Spencer Burford, Atonio Mafi, Will Putnam (C)

SAF Tanner Wall:

• Wall has spent just three seasons at safety, but he has more forced incompletions than receptions, tackles better than you’d expect, and his previous time as a HS QB/College WR gives him a good understanding of passing concepts, passing lanes, and how to manipulate a quarterback. Wall is athletic, he shows good closing speed, his initial burst is above average, and Wall tracks the ball well with good ball skills. As mentioned with Offord, the Raiders have depth at defensive back, it’s tough to find a true spot for Wall, and he’ll need to really push for the roster through his time on special teams. Wall can make plays if given the chance, has a true free safety versatility option, and Wall has shown good special teams before with 7 tackles, a FR, and blocked kick at BYU. Should the Raiders really choose to carry 5 safeties, then the spot for Wall becomes a bit more open, but special teams will be the priority for his chances.
• Competition: Tristin McCollum, Devin Lafayette (R), Devyn Perkins (R), Roster Spot

DB Devyn Perkins:

• As mentioned with Wall, a roster spot is key for Perkins chance to make the 53 man roster. He’s an elite athlete, and the Utah Tech product showed exceptional ball skills, tackled well, and he’s a very fluid mover in every aspect. Perkins has the ability to play special teams, he’s done so at Utah Tech, and he did so well. He also has an ability to slide between the nickel, boundary, free safety, and strong safety which helps into the Raiders requirements for versatility in their secondary. Perkins has an ability to be a kick/punt returner as well which could provide him an upside to the roster. Perkins is a tad undersized, Las Vegas has depth at both cornerback and safety, and his size/lack of true position could be a tough challenge for him. Perkins best chance to the roster is likely as a true nickel, though I’d expect he’s more in the fold for 2027 if he’s still with the team.
• Competition: NCB – Greedy Vance | SAF – Tanner Wall (R), Devin Lafayette (R) | CB – Chigozie Anusiem, Caleb Offord (R)

Likely Practice Squad/Released (0-14%):

WR EJ Williams Jr:

• EJ Williams was the fourth receiver for Indiana in 2025, which isn’t a bad thing given 1-3 are all NFL caliber receivers and both Charlie Becker & Omar Cooper Jr are going to be or are, first round picks. Williams, a massive 6’3/200 does have true NFL size, and he’s a good athlete as well posing a 4.47 40. He sinks his hips well, is able to drive on the ball, shows good route running, and can be a YAC threat. Additionally, Williams worked as a gunner on special teams as well with a little over 200 snaps. He’s coming off a 2025 as one of Mendoza’s go to targets on the 8-14 yard range having 36 receptions, 438 yards, and 6 TD. Williams has a s hot to push for the roster with his size/athleticism combo, though a season on the practice squad to refine his route running, instincts, and other NFL traits will be crucial for his future success.
• Competition: Chase Roberts (R), Corey Rucker (R), Shedrick Jackson, Phillip Dorsett, Brenden Rice

WR Corey Rucker:

• The third Raiders UDFA WR, Rucker does show some traits that could cause him to push for the NFL roster. He glides around the field, was exceptionally productive across his 6 year career, can work on special teams, has good lower body athleticism, and does a lot with the ball in his hands. Rucker at 6’0/205 is more of a slot, Z receiver than an X like Roberts & Williams, though he’s not a pure slot like Brady. Rucker can work on screens, he didn’t play as a punt/kick returner, though Rucker did show an ability to do so at the Shrine Bowl. Rucker logged 256 receptions, 4121 yards, and 28 touchdowns in his career, and he’s logged nearly 40% of his career production in YAC. Rucker is older, but he does have some interesting traits, good instincts, and of course the YAC that could cause him to be a tough competition at the Z position. The Raiders really don’t have a ton of depth at their receiver room, and he’ll need to show a lot on special teams or really push out someone at Z.
• Competition: Shedrick Jackson, Brenden Rice, Jonathan Brady (R), EJ Williams (R), Phillip Dorsett

SAF Devin Lafayette:

• Lafayette is coming off a breakout 2025 with 115 tackles, 4 TFL, a sack, 2 INT, and 11 PBU, plus 2 FF in 10 games with another 19 career tackles & a blocked kick on special teams. Lafayette has good size, plays a true strong safety, but does have nickel defender versatility. Lafayette is an average athlete, he struggles to flip his hips, he’s a limited mover at times, and heavily relies on his initial burst/twitch. Lafayette will need to make plays more on special teams to force his way onto the roster, again if Las Vegas wants to carry five safeties. Lafayette has the history on special teams, but his biggest competition will be two others with the same experience and better defensive film, though I wouldn’t fully write him off as an option.
• Competition: NCB/ST – Devyn Perkins (R) | SAF – Tanner Wall (R), Tristin McCollum

WR Jonathan Brady:

• The Raiders just signed Brady May 4th, and the former Cal/Indiana receiver will have to make his strides as a special teams player over a receiver. He’s logged just 112 receptions, 1432 yards and 13 TD in his career which includes just 115 yards & 3 touchdowns through 16 games with Indiana in 2025. Where Brady does excel is as a punt returner where he logged 21 attempts, 347 yards, and a touchdown with a 16.5 average ranking 5th in the nation. Brady does have good explosiveness, his first step is quick, and while he lacks a lot of change of direction, long speed, or physical traits to be a WR at the NFL level, Brady does show the ability to be a special teams player, has good vision, and he’s tough. It’s hard to keep a pure punt returner, so showing something as a kick returner, gunner, and all around special teams player will be crucial for him, especially at just 5’8/185.
• Competition: Brenden Rice, Corey Rucker (R), EJ Williams (R), Shedrick Jackson | All Punt Returners

T Niklas Henning:

• I don’t think Henning has a full shot at the roster in 2026, but he’s got a track record from his time at Queens over the last four seasons, and the Canadian OL does show some flashes. He’s an excellent athlete, the rare Canadian who’s wrestled, but he needs a lot of work as well. Henning moves well in space, his initial quickness is notable, he fires off the line of scrimmage, and he’ll be a finisher in space with a good ability to identify second level blockers, play physical, and he wins heavily off his athleticism. The biggest things Hennings needs to refine is his position, with decent length, but not true NFL length despite being 6’6, 290. He’s a good mover, lacks strength, needs to get better with his hands, and overall adapting to the NFL from Canadian college. Henning was the 2nd overall pick in the CFL Draft, and he may choose that over being a practice squad player, but the 6’7/290 T shows a lot of traits to be a capable NFL swing tackle with development over 1-2 seasons.

OL Kamar Missouri:

• Missouri signed as a UDFA with the Raiders following a rookie minicamp invite, he’s likely to kick into G with sub 33” arms, a 6’5/325 frame, and he also needs to get better utilizing his hands. Missouri, a former Rutgers starter at RT did transfer down to UTSA where he carved out a solid two seasons allowing 7 sacks, 7 hits, and 56 pressures through over 1800 snaps all at LT. Missouri does have intriguing movement in his lower half, good core strength, uses his hands well, and does best in the run game. His hands are lacking as a pass protector, he’s limited with his footwork, and overall he doesn’t really seem comfortable at T which won’t translate to the NFL. Missouri has a tough uphill battle, though Las Vegas has genuinely almost no depth for their fourth tackle spot, and it’s a good situation to be in.
• Competition: Dalton Wagner, Niklas Henning (R), Isaiah Jatta (R)

TE/FB Patrick Gurd:

• Like others on this list, Gurd signed after a rookie minicamp invite, and the former Ohio State TE now makes it 4 TE from the 2024 Ohio State team in the NFL & 4 from the 2022 Ohio State team in the NFL (fun fact). Gurd is likely more of a fullback, and I could have him in a higher tier than he currently is if the Raiders truly want someone to compete with Connor Heyward who signed a 2 year, 5.5 million deal this off-season. Gurd has a good frame at 6’4/250, though he’s logged just 5 receptions and 61 yards in his career on 6 targets. He’s been consistent on special teams, has a ton of power and strength, and his blocking technique is exceptional. Gurd has a wide base, drives his full body through the rep, gets into space well, and he moves well initially to fire into the rep. Gurd’s played 300 career snaps, with just 186 coming inline, 45 as a FB & 43 in the slot. If Gurd is competing for a FB spot, he’s going to be a high end athlete that forces the Raiders hands, and he’ll also add ST value with 6 tackles in his career.
• Competition: Connor Hayward | IF at TE (I doubt) then Carter Runyon/Ian Thomas as blockers