Bryan Edwards

The Raiders were high on Edwards during last year's draft process, though injuries derailed his progress. Once Nelson Agholor left, it felt like Edwards might be starting in 2WR sets, though they quickly replaced Agholor with the veteran John Brown. Still, Edwards is the only notable receiver on the team who's over six-feet tall and can play that go-to role they seek outside of Darren Waller. We've also heard Derek Carr say that Edwards reminded him of his former teammate in college, Davante Adams, which is never a bad thing.

Bryan Edwards expected to start in three-wide sets, per beat writer

Tashan Reed and Vic Tafur of The Athletic report the Raiders have high expectations for Bryan Edwards and believe he can be a true "X" receiver.

Fantasy Impact

Edwards was drafted in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. The former Gamecock fell in the draft due to a foot injury during the combine. He entered the draft with a 94th-percentile college dominator rating and a 100th-percentile breakout age. As a senior, he racked up 71 catches for 816 yards and six touchdowns in 10 games. The lingering foot issue combined with an atypical offseason led to a disappointing rookie season, but there is still a lot to like about the sophomore's game. Henry Ruggs, John Brown, and Hunter Renfrow are all under 6-foot tall, which gives Edwards an opportunity to man the "X" receiver spot in the Raiders' offense. Ruggs had a disappointing rookie season himself, which presents an opportunity for Edwards to be the No. 2 passing weapon behind Darren Waller. He presents with some upside as a late-round dart throw and should still be considered as a dynasty asset.