We take a look at the running back position for the Raiders as the draft approaches to give it a condition of either Strong, Stable, Unstable, Serious, or Critical.
Current projected starters: Josh Jacobs, Jakob Johnson (FB)
Depth: Zamir White, Ameer Abdullah, Brittain Brown, Brandon Bolden, Austin Walter, Sincere McCormick
All of their running backs that were headed for free agents were either kept off the market or re-signed. That includes Josh Jacobs who was slapped with the franchise tag. The 2022 rushing title holder will be back, whether on the one-year tag or on a new long term deal (if one can be reached).
The law office of Jacobs and Jakob will return as well with Johnson clearing paths for Josh once again this season. Even Ameer Abdullah is back despite being misused and barely used all of last season.
Also in the mix will be veteran Brandon Bolden and 2022 drafted rookies Zamir White and Brittain Brown.
Condition: Strong
What was unstable a month ago due to the status of Jacobs is kept intact as the league’s top rushing attack from last season. With a mix of veteran and young depth behind Jacobs.
