Last year, as a rookie, cornerback Nate Hobbs impressed the coaching staff from the moment he hit the field in the offseason sessions as a fifth-round pick.
That continued into training camp, the preseasons and through the regular season. Hobbs was a surprise standout as a slot cornerback.
Now, one game into playing for a new regime with the Las Vegas Raiders and Hobbs has already impressed the new staff. Hobbs was a standout in the Raiders’ 24-19 loss at the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
He was excellent in coverage had a key pass breakup that gave the Raiders a chance to win the game.