Biggest Winners From the Raiders' 2026 Preseason

The fourth-round running back has been incredible in the preseason, taking 23 carries for 168 yards (7.3 yards per attempt) in three outings. Washington Jr. has proven to be a very effective runner in Klint Kubiak's offense. With Ashton Jeanty suffering an injury and his status for Week 1 potentially up in the air, we could see Washington Jr. receive the lion's share of the workload in a favorable matchup.

Even when Jeanty returns, the rookie running back will have a significant role in this offense. During his lone season with the Seattle Seahawks, Kubiak deployed a two-headed backfield with Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet. The first-year head coach will deploy the same formula in Las Vegas.

Malik Benson

Benson caught three balls for 44 yards in the preseason, but that doesn't diminish his expedited trajectory up the depth chart. As a sixth-round pick, Benson's spot on this roster was far from guaranteed, but he's proven to be a promising asset for the Raiders' future.

With a wide receiver corps lacking a true go-to option, Benson has an opportunity to establish himself as a legitimate target in this passing attack. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound receiver will compete with Jalen Nailor, Tre Tucker, and Jack Bech for consistent snaps. However, Benson's skill set is too tantalizing to keep off the field.

Treydan Stukes

Stukes has made a push for a starting spot on Las Vegas' defense, as the second-round pick's versatility has been a major factor in his development. The Raiders' secondary has been subpar over the last couple of seasons, which is why general manager John Spytek invested several resources in that department.

Even if Stukes isn't a starter to begin the season, the 6-foot-2, 200-pound safety will inevitably be in the first-team defense. Training camp is when Stukes initially established himself as a legitimate asset in the secondary, and he carried that into the preseason with five solo tackles.