One of the most puzzling selections that the Raiders made during the 2022 NFL Draft was picking Georgia RB Zamir White early in Day 3. The Raiders have Josh Jacobs under contract and they brought in multiple running backs this offseason, including Brandon Bolden, Ameer Abdullah and Brittain Brown (draft pick).
But is there a chance that the Raiders view White as more than just a complementary player and someone that could handle a big workload?
In a recent article by Vic Tafur at The Athletic, he believes there is a chance that White could be the opening day starter for the 2023 season. Here is a snippet of his thoughts on the team’s fourth-round pick: