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Silver And Black Pride fantasy football takes on Dareke Young
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NegativeDepth ChartAug 25, 2026
Listed as on the bubble for the Raiders 53-man roster; roster status will depend on special teams play and the team's decision to keep five or six wide receivers.NegativeDepth ChartAug 19, 2026
The source moves Dareke Young from a backup role to a cut candidate in the updated 53-man roster prediction. Despite being considered a special teams ace, Jackson received more opportunities in the preseason game against the Cardinals, which justified moving Young off the roster. The source's evaluation suggests Young's special teams value is not enough to secure a roster spot given the wide receiver depth.PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026
Free-agent addition and wide receiver from Seattle is an imposing 6-foot-2, 224-pound option for kick return duties. Young made the most out of his limited opportunities returning kickoffs last season with 10 returns for 322 yards (long of 60), demonstrating efficiency and big-play potential in the return game.NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026
Young returned a handful of kickoffs last year but has no punt returns during his career; he faces open competition for return duties with Malik Benson, Jermod McCoy, Tre Tucker, and Dylan Laube as main contenders per special teams coach Joe DeCamillis.NegativeUsageAug 8, 2026
Young returned a handful of kickoffs last year but has no punt returns during his career. The source indicates there is competition for punt return duties, with special teams coach Joe DeCamillis evaluating multiple candidates including Malik Benson, Jermod McCoy, and Tre Tuck for return assignments.NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026
Young gained 4 pounds (220 to 224) during 2026 training camp; modest weight gain may reflect conditioning or role adjustment.PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026
Young, a 6'2, 230-pound receiver, joins the Raiders following Klint Kubiak and has multiple roles available. He has just 72 receiving yards in his career but may have a chance to take the 'X' receiver role under Kubiak, which could lead to 400-600 receiving yards. His primary impact comes on special teams where he is a proven gunner with 24 career tackles, 3 FF (2 FR), and 4 playoff tackles. Additionally, Young posted 322 yards on 10 kick return attempts in 2025 and may assume that role, potentially becoming a dynamic kick returner for a Raiders unit that has lacked efficiency on returns.