Raiders' depth chart exposes harsh reality for talented young running back

Las Vegas Raiders OTA Offseason Workout | Ethan Miller/GettyImagesIt is no secret that the Las Vegas Raiders had a pitiful rushing attack during the 2024 NFL season. The departure of Josh Jacobs spurred a tandem of Zamir White and Alexander Mattison taking over in Las Vegas, and they led the Raiders to a league-worst 79.8 yards per game.

The only glimmers of hope were veteran Ameer Abdullah, who recently signed with the San Francisco 49ers, and Sincere McCormick, an undrafted player who has hung around on the roster since the 2022 season.

McCormick, in particular, captivated fans with a handful of strong showings later in the season. Many in Raider Nation expected him to challenge Raheem…