As the Raiders ready themselves with a week off and a renewed determination to rebound before the end of the first half of the season, let's take a look at the progress of the Silver and Black's 2012 rookie class.
(Grades will consist of Oakland Raiders rookies that have played in at least 75 percent of one game so far this season)
Miles Burris, LB, fourth-round draft pick
The Roseville, CA native and San Diego State alum started the season on fire against the Chargers recording nine total tackles (seven solo and two assisted). His production dropped off in Weeks 2 and 3, then all but disappeared in Week 4.
WK OPP RESULT TCKL SOLO ASST SCK 1 Chargers L 14-22 9 7 2 0 2 @Dolphins L 13-35 2 2 0 0 3 Steelers W 34-31 3 2 1 0 4 @Broncos L 6-37 0 0 0 0
Burris has shown an aggressive style and a nose for the ball, but he holds some accountability for Oakland’s poor run defense and soft pass coverage. With some additional experience, Burris has the potential to be an aggressive, defensive threat for the Raiders defense.
Grade: C+
Christo Bilukidi, DT, sixth-round draft pick
This 6’5”, 320-pound behemoth from Georgia State saw just over 30 snaps in Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins with very little to show for it.
For a team that is having so many issues with stopping the run and pressuring the quarterback, Bilukidi will be hard pressed to show more in relief of starter Tommy Kelly.
For what he’s shown with limited play time, I can’t grade him higher than….
Grade: D+
