Pair of Raiders undrafted free agent signings receiving some hype

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The signed a total of in the hours following the 2024 NFL Draft, but two in particular are receiving a fair amount of hype ahead of next week.Per  Avisail Garcia Jersey , offensive tackle Andrew Coker was named the one Raiders UDFA to watch moving forward. Here's what they said about Coker, who some believe has the .Coker is big and experienced, having made 46 career starts at tackle, including all 15 during TCUs FBS runner-up season in 2022. With a ma sive frame (6-7, 315) and 34-inch arms, Coker should compete for a reserve spot. The Raiders had a few other nice UDFA pickups, includingMi si sippi Statereceiver Tulu Griffin Bill Melton Jersey  and Iowa defensive tackleNoah Shannon.According to , cornerback Ja'Quan Sheppard is one to watch, also, thanks to this quote from Shrine Bowl director of football operations, Eric Galko.(Sheppard) is how you build cornerbacks in a lab, he said. He is physically impre sive with some very inconsistent tape. At worst, he can compete for a special teams role. With good coaching, this guy can be a starting cornerback in theNFL. He is physically Carlton Fisk Jersey  talented. He just hasnt put it all together yet.MORE: Further adding to the idea that Coker and Sheppard both of whom made our list of Raiders UDFAs who  should Ryan Goins Jersey  be taken seriously, both received significant UDFA contracts.Coker inked a deal that has d, including a $20,000 signing bonus. Sheppard topped that deal, with a contract that will pay him a total of that is aided by a $25,000 signing bonus.Both rookies also play at positions where the Raiders have needs. At the  Matt Davidson Jersey very least, Las Vegas needs depth along the offensive line and Coker can po sibly play two positions, helping his cause. The Raiders didn't exactly shore up the cornerback position yet, giving Sheppard a good chance to make the roster and carve out a role.