It appears that the Raiders will try to retain All-Pro running back Josh Jacobs this offseason. However, there is a very real chance that he leaves in free agency should he get a bigger offer.
If that’s the case, the Raiders will have to try to find a way to replace Jacobs through free agency and the draft. The expectation is that 2022 fourth-round pick Zamir White would see a bigger workload, but they would also need to add some more speed to the backfield.
One potential solution would be Texas A&M running back Devon Achane, who is expected to be picked on Day 2 of the NFL Draft. Achane is one of the fastest players in the draft with legit 4.30 speed. Here is what Bleacher Report had to say about the SEC running back prospect:
“The first-team All-SEC performer is a track athlete who also excels on the gridiron. Prior to last season, the dual-sport standout posted top-10 program performances in the indoor 60-meter dash (6.63 seconds), outdoor 200-meter dash (20.20) and outdoor 100-meter dash (10.14). He’s been named a first-team All-American in the 4×100-meter relay and second-team in 100-meter and 200-meter events.”
Achane is listed at only 185 pounds, so he is unlikely to fill the role of a full-time back. But he could be a dynamic runner and receiver and Josh McDaniels has plenty of experience using undersized backs.
If the Raiders do lose Jacobs in free agency, look for them to solve their running back issue through the draft with some more speed. Achane could be a fantastic pick anytime in the second or third round of the NFL Draft.
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