Brandon Rodd, Tranell Morant, Marcel Reece-Raiders' making an Impact

Wide Receiver, Washington, 6’ 4” 231 lbs. 40-time: 4.42

This is a guy who has been compared to Shannon Sharpe due to his ideal role as an H-back or TE. He could also be very effective as a WR in the slot due to his size, causing mismatches against corners and safeties. He is a playmaker and was signed for his big play potential catching the ball.

These three guys aren’t guaranteed anything more than the opportunity to prove their worth and that they belong. All three of these guys played in the Pac 10 conference. They’ve been productive players and starters for their FBS level (formerly Division I) teams.

Brandon Rodd has exhibited versatility, elite intangibles, and all the tools necessary to be effective in the zone blocking system. He is the type of lineman that has the talent and skills Coach Cable is looking for in order to develop and mold a solid NFL lineman.    

Tranell Morant possesses good size and has also exhibited the versatility and elite intangibles that could make him a force against the run and pass for the defense.

Marcel Reece has the size and speed to create problems for a defense in the slot, and if he can develop very well could turn into a very productive player.

All three of the undrafted free agents fill a need for the Raiders and will compete for a roster spot. The recently departed LT Barry Sims was once an undrafted free agent out of Utah that made the team. He also fought off several would-be drafted replacements in Matt Stinchcomb, Mo Collins, and Robert Gallery.

It is too early to make any predictions about these guys and their immediate future, but when your draft class consists of five players you need to find undrafted talent that can provide competition and help improve your team.

Rodd, Morant, and Reece all have the opportunity to do that in training camp.

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