Hezekiah Masses competes for starting cornerback spot with Raiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:40 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
During early training camp, Las Vegas Raiders rookie Hezekiah Masses is competing with Darien Porter for a starting cornerback position. Masses, a fifth-round draft pick, has begun practice with the first-team defense, raising questions regarding Porter's place in the lineup after a difficult rookie season. Porter, who struggled in his debut year with a subpar performance ranking among the league's cornerbacks, faces increasing pressure from the emerging Masses, who excelled in college with a leading number of interceptions and pass breakups. Head coach Klint Kubiak emphasized that all players will have the opportunity to prove their worth throughout the training camp sessions.
- •Hezekiah Masses is practicing with first-team defense during training camp.
- •Darien Porter was the starting cornerback last season but struggled significantly.
- •Masses led the FBS with three interceptions last season.
- •Klint Kubiak is evaluating all corners to find the best starters.
- •The competition is ongoing as training camp progresses.
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