Last year the Raiders backfield added some much needed dash to accompany their smash, draft fifth round pick DeAndre Washington out of Texas Tech and signing undrafted free agent Jalen Richard out of Southern Mississippi.
The two speedy scat backs swapped big plays early in the season, giving the Raider two great weapons they desperately needed to go with workhorse back, Latavius Murray.
By midseason, Jalen Richard took over as the primary playmaking change-of-pace back, due in part to his skills as a return man. He finished the season with 83 carries for 491 yards, averaging and astounding 5.9 yards per carry, while averaging 9.0 yards per punt return and 23.6 yards per kick return.
Enjoy his rookie highlight reel as put together by our own Goro Burroughs:
Washington was brought back into the fold late in the season, and he picked up where he left off early in the season, showing off his big play abilities and finishing with 467 yards rushing, averaging 5.2 yards per carry.
Loading comments...