The Raiders have heavily invested in their safety unit spending a first round pick on Karl Joseph back in 2016, and then selecting Obi Melifonwu in the second round one year later. With both players finally healthy, Jon Gruden and his staff are hoping they can shore up a position that has underperformed for years.
There are a lot of questions with regard to the safety position for the Raiders. The biggest question of all is where Joseph and Melifonwu should play to best utilize their skills.
Karl Joseph
Known for his fearlessness and ability to deliver a big hit, the former first round pick is arguably the Raiders best tackler not named Khalil Mack.