The former Alabama star clocked a 4.27-second 40-yard dash at the combine, but his college coaches rave about his willingness to block.
Adam Hill
After serving as sports editor of both the Silverado Star and UNLV Rebel Yell, the Detroit native remained in Las Vegas and embarked on his professional journalism career at the Review-Journal in 2002. He has covered mixed martial arts and prep sports while helping coordinate online and social media coverage for nearly every major sporting event to come through the valley.
The general manager took the job seeking competition and enters his second season hoping the plan laid out with head coach Jon Gruden will result in more wins.
The lightweight remained undefeated as a pro with a unanimous-decision victory over Cameron Church on Dana White’s Contender Series card on Tuesday at the UFC Apex.
Rico Gafford made his first opening-day NFL roster less than two years after switching from cornerback to wide receiver for the Raiders.
The Raiders took a shot on the beleagured veteran and were rewarded with a tremendous 2019 season. They hope he can sustain his play in 2020.
Las Vegan Sherrard Blackledge will compete for a UFC contract on Tuesday night at the Apex, just steps away from where he trains but far from where he started.
Raiders also name a 14-man practice squad, including former UNLV standout Javin White.
The rookie extended his shutout streak to 138:40, but allowed a late gotal after stopping 98 consecutive shots on goal for Vancouver.
The quarterback has been with the team since December 2018, though he has yet to take a regular-season snap with the team.
Carl Nassib said Thursday he is a big fan of his new home except for the drivers and one other staple of the city.
The Raiders’ season opener at the Carolina Panthers will be played without fans in attendance, meaning Las Vegas won’t play before a crowd until its fifth game.
The wild and eccentric defensive lineman left a complicated legacy after a 15-year NFL career.
The venue partnered with Cox Business to outfit the property with 1,700 managed Wi-Fi access points to deliver high-speed connections for every mobile device.
All home games at Allegiant Stadium were sold out months before the first game was scheduled to be played in the Raiders’ inaugural season in Southern Nevada.
A 26,000-square-foot field-level club behind the end zone could prove to be one of the most attractive areas to watch a game at any NFL stadium.