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The odds of an undrafted free agent making an NFL roster this season have never been lower. Without mini-camps, OTAs and preseason, undrafted rookies have less time than ever to show that they belong. It’s going to take special players and people to sneak their way onto an active roster.
Fortunately, it appears the Raiders have found one of those rare players as linebacker Javin White continues to impress on a daily basis. White was a productive player in college, but didn’t really have a true position as he floated back and forth from safety to linebacker. In the NFL, he’s spending most of his time being a full-time linebacker for the Raiders.
In a recent article by Vic Tafur of The Athletic, White was named one of the “risers” of camp so far. Take a look at what Tafur had to say about the linebacker below:
“Every day. The undrafted UNLV product shows up every day. He had an interception Wednesday on a physical bang-bang play covering tight end Foster Moreau. Moreau didn’t appreciate it and two jawed at each other a little bit. White had actually apologized for ruffling some offensive players’ feathers earlier in camp and defensive teammates told him to knock that off. He listened.”
White’s best trait is his ability to win in coverage. When asked to cover tight ends or running backs one-on-one, he rarely loses. And for a team that has struggled to find linebackers that could cover for a decade, White is a welcomed addition.
It remains to be seen if he can actually find a spot on the 53-man roster, but so far, so good for the undrafted rookie. White is doing everything possible to convince the coaching staff that he belongs.
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