Oakland Raiders: Biggest Winners And Losers From Training Camp

Winner: Ian Silberman

Just about every training camp has a feel good story and this season, Ian Silberman is it.

Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth-round of the 2015 Draft, Silberman was released about a year later. The Patriots then signed him to their practice squad in September 2016 – and released him about two weeks later, re-signing him in October, and releasing him again about a week later.

After landing with the Raiders’ practice squad a few days later, he then signed a reserve/futures contract with the team in January of this year.

And given an opportunity to compete in camp this year, Silberman is making the most of his chance and has impressed this coaching staff – most notably, offensive line guru Mike Tice.

"“I’m very proud of him. He’s been a great story for us. He’s a tough kid. He’s a determined kid. He’s been cut before and he’s determined not to be released again. Right now he’s our No. 3 center and we’ll move him over to guard next week and let him play a little left guard and create some versatility for him and give him an opportunity to make our football team.”"

Though projected as the team’s third center, Silberman has shown himself to be versatile enough to play either guard position – a bonus, given the team’s need for quality depth along the interior of the offensive line.

After bouncing around a bit early in his career, Silberman has come out of nowhere and is very likely, going to make the 53-man roster.