Raiders take CB Jakorian Bennett in 4th round

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Maryland cornerback Jakorian Bennett in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 104th overall.

The Raiders traded picks No. 109 and No. 174 to the Houston Texans to move up to No. 104.

Bennett nabbed five interceptions while at Maryland.

He joins a Raiders secondary that ranked 29th against the pass last season.

Pre-draft profile

Bennett hasn't quite put it all together just yet, but there's a lot to like. His broad jump, vertical jump, 40-yard dash, and 10-yard split all rank in the 91st percentile or better for cornerbacks. His speed stands out as his most defining trait, running a blazing fast 4.30 at the combine. Bennett uses that speed to harass receivers at the catch point and force plenty of incompletions. The Maryland product will need to learn how to use all of his athleticism while maintaining balance and control, or NFL offenses will cross him up with concepts that leave him stumbling and out of position. Both his man and zone coverage snaps show this, so it won't be as simple as putting him in a system that hides his deficiencies. But with some good coaching, Bennett can find ways to contribute at the next level.