There was some number shuffling that happened today. The key one was undrafted rookie Darius Stills, who nabbed the number 56 which he wore at West Virginia.
The undrafted free agent was a topic of conversation throughout OTAs and minicamp with two different Raiders defensive linemen calling him out as a standout in practices so far.
The reigning Big-12 Defensive Lineman of the Year and consensus All-American recently told me he was expecting to be a day three pick in April’s draft after an outstanding season for the Mountaineers. He has the talent but was knocked for his size (6-0, 278). Getting his college number could be a sign the Raiders think he could wear it a while.
Stills wore the number 79 in practices, which ended last week. With the switch, newly re-signed tackle Sam Young took up that number, switching from number 69. Young wore number 70 last season for the Raiders.
A couple of other newly added Raiders got their numbers. Linebacker Darron Lee, who wore number 58 while trying out during minicamp, keeps that number. Cornerback De’Vante Bausby will wear number 41 which was worn by TJ Morrison who was cut to make room for Bausby on the roster.
