Dareke Young impact signing for Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders next potential Special Teams standout, Dareke Young
Aug 26, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Penny Hart (19) and wide receiver Dareke Young (83) celebrate a touchdown in first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images When you read the names of Las Vegas Raiders free agent signings, Dareke Young likely isn’t the one that stands out. The former 7th rounder from Lenoir-Rhyne.
Young, just 26 years old and 6’3, 215-pounds will turn 27 in July, and he’s poised for a potential headline season for Las Vegas in 2026. He’s hauled in just 5 receptions for 83 yards in his career on 7 targets, but has also added 38 yards after the catch through his time, while having an average depth of target at 14. 8 yards, and going 2/2 on his contested catches.
Young isn’t going to be highly relied upon as a receiver, despite his athletic presence, but he certainly could see a route to more targets in Las Vegas with Klint Kubiak. Speaking on athleticism, Young recorded a 4. 44 40, 1.
54 10-split, 4. 19 shuttle, 6. 88 3-Cone, 11-03 Broad, 37 vert, and a 9.