Let’s look at how the players remaining from the 2023 draft class fared for the Las Vegas Raiders in a 20-13 win at the New England Patriots in Week 1 and moving forward in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Chargers at home Monday night:
Tyree Wilson:
The No. 7 overall draft pick played 53 percent of the snap, which was in line with his playing time last season when he averaged 50 percent snap time. Wilson had three tackles and one sack. He was decent and if he can provide some consistent burst off the bench it will go a long way to helping this unit.
Michael Mayer:
The second-round pick from Notre Dame played 63.5 percent of the offensive plays and he had four catches for 38 yards. He only had or surpassed that amount of catches twice in 11 games last season. Raiders coach Pete Carroll said after Week 1 that they have two starting tight ends in Brock Bowers and Mayer. So, this might be a sign of things to come.
Tre Tucker:
The speedy third-round pick played 90 percent of the snaps in Week one and had two catches for 54 yards including a touchdown. It was a typical Tucker game. He played a lot, didn’t produce much and flashed when he did. We need to see more consistency from him.
Chris Smith:
The fifth-round safety from Georgia had a role that he’s had his entire career. He didn’t play any on defense and played 15 snaps on special teams. That’s what he is.
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