Hezekiah Masses shows potential as starting candidate for Raiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
During the Las Vegas Raiders' first training camp practice, rookie fifth-round pick Hezekiah Masses received reps with the first team defense. This move comes as a surprise, as expectations pointed towards Darien Porter and Jermod McCoy competing for the starting outside cornerback spot. Masses' impressive performance in spring practices led to his opportunity, particularly as McCoy continues to manage his workload after an ACL injury. Coaches are easing McCoy into the practice plan, allowing Masses to emerge as a contender in a three-player race for the position.
- •Masses took first-team reps on July 30.
- •McCoy is being eased back after an ACL injury.
- •Masses had standout performances during spring practices.
- •Raiders had one of the league's worst interception rates last season.
- •Competition remains open among Masses, Porter, and McCoy.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Hezekiah Masses emerging as sleeper starting candidate during training camp
"The 5th-round pick got reps with the first team defense over 4th-rounder Jermod McCoy.
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