Raiders LB Devin White shows off coverage skills at practice
White had two interceptions, according to various reporters in attendance. His first takeaway occurred during an 11-on-11 team drill. Maxx Crosby pressured starting quarterback Geno Smith, who threw a pick-six to White, per Ryan McFadden. His second interception happened during a 7-on-7 period, when a Smith pass bounced off Michael Mayer and into his waiting hands.
White only played 162 defensive snaps in 2024, splitting his campaign with the Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles. Through a small sample size, Pro Football Focus assigned him an acceptable grade of 62.4 in coverage. In 2023, a full season, White had a 57.0 score in coverage, and it was 47.6 in 2022.
A top-five pick in 2019, White has struggled in recent years since his controversial departure from Tampa Bay. The 27-year-old defender is entering a make-or-break campaign, a one-year deal worth just $1.1 million. White needs to continue being a standout performer at practice.
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