Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie class fared in a 33-16 home loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 11 and what it means looking ahead to Sunday’s home game against the Cleveland Browns.
Ashton Jeanty:
The No. 6 overall draft pick isn’t having a great season and a lot of it is out of his control. He isn’t getting much help from the offensive line and the coaching staff isn’t helping much, either. The Dallas game was a prime example. Jeanty had just six carries (two in the first half) for seven yards. Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly must get Jeanty going on a more consistent basis. It’s ridiculous.
Jack Bech:
The second-round pick logged just nine offensive snaps. Meanwhile, 33-year-old new addition Tyler Lockett had 28 snaps. Bech caught his only target, for 19 yards. He has been targeted just 12 times this season. There is no excuse for him not to get much more playing time down the stretch.
Darien Porter:
Porter didn’t start after starting the past two games and his play time dwindled again. After playing 42 percent of the snaps against Denver in Week 10, he played 22 percent against the Cowboys. This another young player who needs to see the field more.
Caleb Rogers:
The offensive lineman, taken in the third round, has been inactive for all but one game. He was expected to get a chance to start against Dallas with Jackson Powers-Johnson injured. Reportedly, a bad practice last week changed those plans. Coach Pete Carroll said this week Rogers is working hard, but he’s not ready yet. It’s a bit worrisome the Raiders felt better about elevating Atonio Mafi from the practice squad in favor of activating a third-round pick this late into the season. Let’s see if that changes soon.
Charles Grant:
The offensive lineman, taken in the third round, has been active for six games because Kolton Miller is out for with a high-ankle sprain, but he hasn’t played on offense.
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Dont’e Thornton:
The wide receiver, taken in the fourth round, was active for the second straight game after being a surprise healthy scratch in Week 9. His snap count went down from 37 against Denver to 23 against Dallas. He was not targeted and has just six catches on 21 targets this season. He had just one catch for four yards on nine targets in his past six games.
Tonka Hemingway:
The fourth-round pick played 38 snaps after playing a combined 44 snaps in his previous three games. So, here’s a rookie who is actually getting a chance to play. Hemingway recovered a Maxx Crosby strip sack of Dak Prescott in the first quarter in the red zone that setup a Raiders’ field goal. Let’s see if Hemingway continues to get more playing time.
JJ Pegues:
The defensive tackle, taken in the sixth round, was inactive for the eighth time.
Cody Lindenberg:
The seventh-round pick played 21 snaps on special teams, which is his normal range.
Carter Runyan:
The undrafted free agent tight end was active after being inactive at Denver. He played one snap on offense and 16 on special teams.
