Oakland Raiders: Way-too-early 53-man roster predictions

Cornerbacks

Roster:Gareon Conley, Daryl Worley, Trayvon Mullen, Isaiah Johnson, Nick Nelson(5)

Cuts:Nevin Lawson, Makinton Dorleant, Montrel Meander, Keisean Nixon, Dylan Mabin(5)

Don’t look now but the Raiders cornerback depth chart is suddenly looking pretty deep.Gareon Conleyhas emerged as the team’s best coverage corner in years — perhaps since the years ofNnamdi Asomugha.

While the job opposite Conley on the boundary is up for grabs, there is no shortage of viable candidates. VeteranDaryl Worleymight enter training camp with a leg up but don’t count out the versatileNick Nelsonor even second-round rookieTrayvon Mullen. Fourth-rounderIsaiah Johnsonshould also secure a roster spot although it’s unlikely he pushes for a starting role.

Perhaps the biggest surprise cut is former Detroit Lions nickel cornerNevin Lawson. WithLamarcus Joyner‘s — more on him shortly — ability to play the slot, Lawson could find himself expendable at the expense of other, more talented corners.

Joyner could occupy the slot as Guenther moves him around all over on defense. Nelson has also shown the ability to operate from the inside meaning that the Raiders have options outside of Lawson who could be cut with little dead cap.

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