Some might say that the Las Vegas Raiders got a steal by selecting wide receiver Tre Tucker in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of the University of Cincinnati.
In a recent Pro Football Focus article, the website listed the best wide receiver grades and recognized the overall best-receiving performers of Week 18 of the NFL.
Tucker got recognition for having the 11th- best wide receving grade in the NFL in Week 18 along with the second-highest PFF wide receiver grade in the AFC West with a PFF wide receiver grade of 80.7.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson led the AFC West with the highest PFF wide receiver grade of 90.4 and Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Derius Davis had a PFF wide receiver grade of 66.7. Lastly, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr finished with a PFF wide receiver grade of 65.6.
Tucker was the leading receiver in Week 18, where the Raiders went on to win against the Broncos. He played 26 snaps and was targeted five times. Tucker finished the game with five receptions for 79 yards.
In the first half of Week 18 against the Broncos, Tucker recorded four catches for 75 yards, including a 47-yard catch near the end of the second quarter. He also averaged 3.04 yards per route run and finished with a 118.8 passer rating when targeted.
In his first season with the Silver and Black, the speedy deep-threat receiver finished the season with 19 catches for 331 yards and scored two touchdowns.
Tucker looks to enter his sophomore season strong as a valuable wide receiver for the Silver and Black offense in 2024.
You can look at the full article of Pro Football Focus's highest receiver grades of Week 18 here.
From February 27 to March 4, 2024, the NFL Scouting Combine will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.
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