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ArticleTre Tucker, Malik Benson as Raiders’ main return men is solid option
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Tucker provides the most curious case in regards to the return duties competition. This is due to the fact he was a prolific kick returner during his collegiate career at Cincinnati — 67 total returns for 1,670 yards and two touchdowns; season high in 2021 with 22 returns for 557 yards and a score — and it was a logical assumption when the Raiders made the wideout their third-round pick (100th overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft, Tucker would get his fair share of opportunities to do that job in Las Vegas. Yet, in his three seasons in the league, Tucker's career count reads: One kick return for 23 yards, and that lone statistical mark is from last season.
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Tucker's college return prowess creates opportunity with deeper WR room at 25 years old.

Veteran wide receiver and third-round pick (100th overall) in 2023 NFL Draft was a prolific college kick returner at Cincinnati with 67 total returns for 1,670 yards and two touchdowns (season high in 2021: 22 returns for 557 yards and a score), but has only one career kick return for 23 yards in three NFL seasons due to his offensive importance and injury risk mitigation. However, with Las Vegas bolstering wide receiver depth by adding Jalen Nailor and Malik Benson, there is now a window for Tucker to get more exposure in return duties where he shined in college; he is mixing in on both kick and punt return duties at training camp.

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