Oakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow was a fifth-round draft pick in April and he has already opened up a ton of peoples eyes with his play in training camp, including Coach Jon Gruden. On the team's first depth chart, he was listed as the team's starting slot receiver, but Gruden has been most impressed because he thinks he can play a lot of different spots.
Via Steven Taranto in 247Sports:
“He can be a good punt returner. He can play in the slot. We’ve moved him around. He can go outside,” said Gruden. “He’s quick. He’s fast. He’s got sure hands, and I’m glad we drafted him. That was a good pick.”
Renfrow has been matched up a lot with safety Lamarcus Joyner during training camp, and Joyner has been impressed with the former Clemson Tigers star's route running.
“He’s here because he’s a great route runner. He’s very smart and intelligent,” said Joyner. “If you can beat me then you can beat any nickel in this league. He’s been getting it done. I’ve been competing with him, and he’s going to be Sunday ready when it’s time to go.”
The Raiders also signed wide receiver Tyrell Williams this offseason to help bolster the wide receiver corps, and he has also been impressed with what Renfrow has shown so far.
“Obviously everybody's seen him at Clemson … It was really surprising how open he would always get and how much he would beat people,” said Williams recently “But then you see him do it out here. So it's cool to see him in person. He works hard, he wants to win, he wants to be a great player. So it's fun to watch him.”
It's only been practice but with all the talk, there is going to be some extra pressure and eyes on Renfrow whenever he is on the field.
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