Bo Jackson’s Nephew Gets Bad News At Raiders Training Camp
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
The Las Vegas Raiders face tough decisions at wide receiver this summer. Few big free-agent additions arrived. The current group must battle for limited spots.
Jalen Nailor holds the strongest job security after signing a multi-year deal. Tre Tucker and sixth-round rookie Malik Benson sit close behind. Everyone else remains in a fight.
Shedrick Jackson Faces Long Odds in Crowded Room
Sam Gordon of the Las Vegas Review-Journal recently released a 53-man roster projection. He left Shedrick Jackson off the final list. The 26-year-old has shown flashes but owns just four career catches.
“Nailor and Tucker have settled in as the top two perimeter receiving targets,” Gordon wrote. “Benson has settled with the second team and filled in with the first team as a sixth-round rookie. He also profiles as a potential punt returner. Bech and Thornton — out for practice Saturday after leaving the previous two practices early — remain developmental prospects as 2025 draft picks.
“Bech has started to catch a rhythm following a slow start to camp. Young was a key special teamer last season for the Seattle Seahawks, for whom Kubiak was the offensive coordinator. Jackson, Johnson, Roberts, Thompkins and Williams have made their fair share of plays with second and third teams when called upon.”
Nailor and Tucker look like the favorite targets entering the 2026 season. Benson has earned second-team work and even some first-team reps. He also offers return ability. Second-year draft picks Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton Jr. still sit ahead of most veterans on the depth chart.
Bech and Thornton have struggled with consistency so far in camp. That inconsistency creates a small window for others. Still, the numbers work against Shedrick Jackson. Recent draft capital usually wins these battles.
Shedrick Jackson Best Path May Lead to Practice Squad
At age 26 with limited production, the practice squad looks like the most realistic outcome. The Raiders can keep him close while developing younger talent. Special teams contributions could also help his case.
The wide receiver room lacks proven star power beyond a few names. Opportunity exists for someone to step up. Yet the hierarchy remains unsettled. Tight ends Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer will demand plenty of targets as well.
Roster cutdowns always produce surprises. A strong preseason could still change the picture. For now, projections show Shedrick Jackson on the wrong side of the bubble.
Training camp continues and every rep counts. The Raiders must decide who earns a permanent role and who heads elsewhere.
