Michael Mayer

With Klint Kubiak's offensive scheme emphasizing multiple tight ends, the Raiders' depth at the position is crucial. Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer are expected to be the primary duo, but veteran Ian Thomas could also play a significant role

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2023 draft class, where are Byron Young and Co. now?

Yahoo Sports NFLJul 10, 2026, 11:07 PM+1 story · 30dSource ↗

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This summer, Silver and Black Pride has been diving through the Las Vegas Raiders’ draft history and looking back at each class since the organization moved. Up next is the 2023 draft class, which features nine picks and only three remain on the roster. Also, the three players who remain with the organization are entering the final years of their rookie contracts, adding intrigue to this edition of the series. This will also be the final lookback of the summer since the entire 2024 class and the majority of 2025 are still with the Raiders. Raiders Stats: 50 games, 91 tackles, 16 TFLs, 12 sacks (3 seasons) Post-Raiders Stats: N/A Current Team: New Orleans Saints Wilson adds to the long list of first-round busts in the organization’s history, as he never caught on in Vegas and recorded just seven starts despite being a Top 10 pick. He was a solid run defender but didn’t put it together as a pass-rusher, leading to the Texas Tech product getting traded for a fifth-round pick–which the Raiders used on Arizona safety Dalton Johnson–to the Saints. So, 2026 will be a fresh start with a new team for Wilson, and he’ll have something to prove since the Saints didn’t pick up his fifth-year option. Raiders Stats: 38 games, 83 catches, 788 yards, 3 TDs (3 seasons) Post-Raiders Stats: N/A Current Team: Raiders It’s safe to say Mayer hasn’t lived up to the billing yet. He was considered a good value pick at the top of the second round but has never amassed more than 350 yards in a season and has been inconsistent as a blocker. Granted, missing time due to injury over the years and having to step away from the team for an extended period during the 2024 campaign play major factors in the lack of production. Regardless, this feels like the “now or never” type of season for the Notre Dame product, where he’s looking to prove he can be a valuable second tight end in Klint Kubiak’s 12-personnel-heavy offense . Raiders Stats: 6 games, 4 tackles, 0 TFLs, 0 sacks (1 season) Post-Raiders Stats: 17 games, 37 tackles, 3 TFLs, 2.5 sacks (1 season) Current Team: Philadelphia Eagles Taking Young in the third round was such a bad pick that it sparked an internet rumor that the Raiders meant to take the other Byron Young, who was selected by the Los Angeles Rams seven spots later. The Alabama defensive tackle was highly overdrafted and quickly flamed out in Vegas, hardly seeing the field as a rookie before getting cut at the end of training camp in year two. Young got picked up by the Eagles and sat for all of 2024 with an injury, but he was a decent depth player in their defensive line rotation last year. Raiders Stats: 50 games, 123 catches, 1,566 yards, 10 TDs (3 seasons) Post-Raiders Stats: N/A Current Team: Raiders Tucker is easily the best player from this draft class for the Raiders. He’s gotten better and more productive every year of his career so far, going from being a contributor off the bench as a rookie to having a chance to be the offense’s top wide receiver heading into the upcoming campaign. Of course, tight end Brock Bowers will be the focal point of the Silver and Black’s offense, but the former third-round pick has a chance to prove himself as the second option in the offense’s passing game before his contract expires in the offseason. Raiders Stats: 24 games, 58 tackles, 0 INTs, 11 PDs (2 seasons) Post-Raiders Stats: 11 games, 7 tackles, 0 INTs, 1 PD (1 season) Current Team: Philadelphia Eagles At this point last year, it seemed like Bennett had a shot to be the top cornerback on Las Vegas’ defense. However, he was deemed not a fit in then-head coach Pete Carroll’s system and was traded to Philadelphia for defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV. The cornerback received minimal playing time last season, recording just 101 defensive snaps and one start, which came in a meaningless Week 18 matchup and accounted for nearly 70 percent of his playing time. Heading into the upcoming campaign, Bennett will likely be battling for [... truncated ...]

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FA: Michael Mayer dropped

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Waiver: Michael Mayer added, Mac Jones dropped

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2026 Senior Bowl Update: Winners & Losers

PlayerProfilerFeb 5, 2026, 1:30 AM+8 stories · 30dSource ↗

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The 2026 Panini Senior Bowl has wrapped, and once again, Mobile delivered exactly what NFL evaluators love, which is a week where the pads did the talking. Between three days of physical, competitive practices and a defense-heavy game on Saturday, several prospects made themselves real money while others walked away with more questions than answers. With over 100 draft hopefuls on the field, the separation between “pro-ready,” “needs development,” and “stock falling” became pretty obvious. Below are the three biggest winners and three biggest losers from the week. PlayerProfiler is home to award-winning dynasty rankings and tools. Our Dynasty Deluxe package includes complete Dynasty Rankings, Rookie Rankings, Trade Analyzer, Draft Planner, Mock Drafts, and more. Check it out . If there was one player who walked into Mobile with something to prove and walked out looking like he owned the place, it was Clemson’s T.J. Parker . His stock had dipped this past season after his sack production fell off, but the Senior Bowl gave him the perfect platform to remind scouts who he really is, and he took full advantage. Parker consistently embarrassed offensive tackles in one-on-ones. His long arms were his main weapon all week, but more importantly, he showed a deeper bag than anyone expected. He showed off his inside counters, rip-through finishes, and even some surprising bend around the arc. He also set a strong edge against the run and carried himself like a player who knew he had first-round talent and just needed to show it again. By the time practice ended on Thursday, scouts were openly calling him one of the best players in Mobile. In a defensive-heavy class, Parker did enough to justify why he was considered and should continue to be considered a first-round pick. Jacob Rodriguez entered the week with production in 2025 that made him a fascinating linebacker prospect. With awards, turnovers, and Heisman votes on his resume, J-Rod was on a lot of radars. Mobile answered whether the tape was real … spoiler alert: It was. Rodriguez was arguably the most consistent defender of the entire week. His processing speed stood out immediately. He beat running backs to landmarks and linemen to the point of attack. He also made one of the best individual practice plays of the week when he punched out a forced fumble, and later hauled in a diving interception. Every rep looked like a veteran NFL linebacker reading the game two beats ahead of everyone else. Coaches and scouts couldn’t stop talking about his football IQ, and teammates gravitated toward him during drills. He entered the week in that Round 3 linebacker cluster, now he leaves looking like one of the safest Day 2 picks on the board and a future Mike linebacker with real NFL potential. Among a mediocre at best receiver group, Malachi Fields managed to look like he belonged in his own category. His size jumps off the field at 6’4″, 218, but what separated him was how well he played through contact and how natural he looked at the catch point. Press coverage didn’t bother him. Physical corners didn’t move him. He was simply the most reliable target in Mobile. Fields made multiple highlight plays throughout the week, including the catch everyone in Mobile was talking about , a deep, over-the-shoulder “moon ball” from Taylen Green where he tracked it like a centerfielder. Any concerns about his hand size evaporated instantly because he didn’t drop a thing all week. For a quarterback in a thin class, the Senior Bowl can be a gift. For Sawyer Robertson , however, it became a harsh spotlight. Robertson struggled to find rhythm in practice. His timing on outbreaking routes was inconsistent, and his ball placement rarely looked comfortable. His arm strength is NFL-caliber, but his operation speed and accuracy lagged behind the rest of the group. Robertson’s performance in the game didn’t help either. He had just one completion on five attempts and an interception that capped a tou [... truncated ...]

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