Las Vegas Raiders rookie is already writing checks he may not be able to cash, and he hasn't even played a game yet
Nov 29, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears defensive back Hezekiah Masses (5) before the game against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images The Las Vegas Raiders drafted one heck of a rookie class in the 2026 NFL Draft, and they are all very confident. The Las Vegas Raiders drafted four secondary players with their ten total picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Among those players, they had a type-guys who could not only play football, but had the right attitude about it all. They want humble players, but also confident ones. They got that, and they definitely got it in the fifth round pick, Hezekiah Masses, the Cal cornerback.
#Raiders CB Hezekiah Masses "I'm coming in to change the program around" — Jesse Merrick – Silver & Black Sports Network (@JesseSBSN) April 25, 2026 "There are a couple of young guys, but we’re coming in. They brought me, and I’m coming to change the program," Masses told reporters directly after the draft. "Man, the Raiders — this is crazy.
Just the franchise history, the Raiders are just an excellent foundation. So, it’s just surreal. Growing up, I always wanted to be in the NFL, and I’m finally here.
So, I’m not taking it lightly, all gas, no brakes. ” He may already be writing checks that he can't cash. And, that's not because he will be a bad player, but because of just how much is out of his control.