Given the talent and versatility of Oakland Raiders first round draft pick Karl "The Hitman" Joseph, defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr could conceivably play three safeties in nickel situations.
Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie has been able to build units from the ground up. He's put the team's key players in place. But the 2016 Draft class will undoubtedly challenge the status quo and perhaps some conventional wisdom. One of the more interesting scenarios will revolve around No. 14 overall selection Karl "The Hitman" Joseph and how his skills best serve the team.
Until drafting the ferocious safety, the Silver and Black secondary was pretty much set -- Reggie Nelson and Nate Allen would man the safety positions and David Amerson and Sean Smith would start at corner.