Mellott played quarterback in college, but the Raiders are having him transition to receiver.
Although he’s an elite athlete, he’s too early in the process of learning the position to be useful on offense at this juncture. “It’s a daunting task,” Mellott said earlier this month. He’s leaned heavily on Meyers as a mentor; Meyers converted from quarterback to receiver at NC State and has been able to give Mellott advice about what helped him pull that off. As Mellott works to learn how to play receiver, his ability to thrive as a kick and punt returner could be the difference that helps him earn a roster spot.
Hondo Carpenter·
The phrase "Can’t keep a good man down" perfectly describes sophomore running back Dylan Laube's journey. At the start of camp, there was speculation that if rookie Tommy Mellott could successfully transition to the role, Laube might be left behind. However, Laube has stepped up impressively, excelling on special teams and delivering a remarkable performance on offense. He recorded four rushes for 31 yards, one catch for six yards, and scored one touchdown.
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