Rookie Malik Benson Emerges as Potential WR3 for Vegas
WHO:
Draft Sharks - Malik Benson, a rookie wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders.
raiders.com - Zach Azzanni, wide receivers coach for the Las Vegas Raiders; Kirk Cousins, quarterback; Fernando Mendoza, quarterback; Jalen Nailor, Jack Bech, Chase Roberts, and Tonka Hemingway, teammates.
WHAT:
Draft Sharks - Malik Benson has made a strong case for meaningful snaps this season.
raiders.com - Benson is getting reps at slot receiver and on kick and punt return.
raiders.com - Benson averaged nearly 18 yards per punt return in 2025 at Oregon.
raiders.com - Azzanni labeled Benson, the No. 195 overall pick, "a steal."
raiders.com - Nailor caught a touchdown from Cousins during a red-zone period.
raiders.com - Bech made a touchdown catch during a 1-on-1 period against Hezekiah Masses.
raiders.com - Roberts caught a touchdown pass from Aidan O'Connell to end the team period.
raiders.com - Tonka Hemingway has earned an uptick in reps during practice.
WHERE:
raiders.com - Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders.
WHEN:
raiders.com - The sixth training camp practice took place on August 4.
WHY:
raiders.com - Azzanni noted that Benson's success was anticipated due to his skillset.
HOW:
raiders.com - Benson has shown refined release and route running for this stage in his career.
Malik Benson, a rookie wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders, is making a strong case for meaningful playing time this season, showcasing his refined release and route running during practice at Allegiant Stadium. Wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni described Benson, the No. 195 overall pick, as "a steal," noting that he averaged nearly 18 yards per punt return at Oregon last year and is getting reps at slot receiver as well as on kick and punt returns. In other highlights from practice, Jalen Nailor caught a touchdown from quarterback Kirk Cousins, Jack Bech made a touchdown catch in a one-on-one drill, and Chase Roberts ended the team period with a touchdown pass from Aidan O'Connell.