Rookies Darien Porter and Caleb Rogers get reality check in Week 15

How did the draft class fare in Week 15?

Darien Porter

Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie class fared in a 31-0 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday and ahead to Week 16’s road game at the Houston Texans.

Ashton Jeanty:

The No. 6 overall draft pick played 71 percent of the snaps, his second straight relatively low-snap count game Jeanty continued to have a low-impact on the game. He had 35 yards on nine carries and four catches for seven yards. He is averaging 34.5 yards a game for the past eight games.

Jack Bech:

The second-round pick played 81 percent of the snaps a week after playing a season-high 82 percent of the snaps in a game and he caught all six of his targets for 50 yards. At the Eagles, though, he was targeted just three times and had two catches for 17 yards.

Darien Porter:

The third-round pick played every snap with Kyu Blu Kelly out for the season. A week after having a strong game against the Denver Broncos, Porter struggled at Philadelphia. It was a rough late first quarter and early second quarter for Porter, though. Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith got past Porter on a 44-yard pass from Jalen Hurts to to the Raiders’ 22-yard line. Later, on the same drive, Porter then committed pass interference on third down near the goal line to give Philadelphia a first down. It happens and Porter will learn from the rough outing. Expect him to play a lot in the final three games. It won’t get easier this week as Houston has a strong passing game.

Caleb Rogers:

The third-round pick played the entire game at guard for the second straight game. He played well against the Broncos. That wasn’t the case against the Eagles. He struggled. But like Porter, Rogers will learn from the experience.

Charles Grant:

The offensive lineman, taken in the third round, has been active for nine games because Kolton Miller is out for with a high-ankle sprain. He played five snaps after playing just one snap earlier in the season. He played in a Jumbo offensive line package. While he is a project, he did show some promise in his brief appearance Sunday.

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Dont’e Thornton:

The wide receiver, taken in the fourth round, returned after missing the Denver game because of a concussion. But he didn’t do much and played just eight snaps. He wasn’t targeted. He started the season as a big part of the offense, but that has not been the case lately. He needs more looks down the stretch.

Tonka Hemingway:

The fourth-round pick played for the sixth time this season, but his play time decreased. He played just 13 snaps Sunday after playing a combined 62 snaps the past two weeks.

JJ Pegues:

The defensive tackle, taken in the sixth round, played for the sixth time, playing a season high 16 snaps. He didn’t have any tackles.

Cody Lindenberg:

The seventh-round pick played every special team snap for the first time.

Carter Runyan:

The undrafted free agent tight end didn’t play on offense, but played 13 snaps on special teams.

Greedy Vance:

The undrafted free agent was a healthy scratch at the Eagles.

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