Raiders roster 2026: Where do cornerbacks stand

COLUMBUS, OHIO - DECEMBER 21: Defensive back Jermod McCoy #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers looks on in action during the College Football Playoff First Round game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Let’s look at the Las Vegas Raiders’ cornerback position after the draft.

New free agent added:

None.

Free agent who departed:

Darnay Holmes (Atlanta Falcons).

Free agent who returned:

Eric Stokes on a three-year, $30 million deal.

Current free agents:

Kyu Blu Kelly

Traded for:

Taron Johnson from Buffalo Bills, who were going to release Johnson. The Bills got a sixth-round pick and the Raiders got a seventh rounder.

Released:

None.

Draft:

Tennessee’s Jermod McCoy in fourth round (No. 101), California’s Hezekiah Masses in fifth round (No. 175).

Returners:

Stokes, Darian Porter, Decamerion Richardson, Greedy Vance, Chigozie Anusiem

Conclusion:

Stokes was a bright spot for Las Vegas last year as the former first-round pick played on a one-year deal. Johnson, 29, is three seasons removed from being a second-team All-Pro at nickel. Porter showed some promise as a rookie. McCoy is a big question. He has serious injury concerns and may not play as a rookie and there is no guarantee he’ll ever play. But if he can play this year, he will be an instant factor. He has CB 1 ability, Masses is probably slated to be more of a backup in 2026.