The Oakland Raiders concluded their 2014 Rookie Mini Camp Sunday afternoon. The draft class and undrafted free agents had the opportunity to meet with the coaches and participate in a daily walk-through and practice.
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Photos of the Raiders draft picks and undrafted free agents participating in the first practice of Rookie Mini-Camp.

2014 Draft Class - LB Khalil Mack, QB Derek Carr, G Gabe Jackson, DT Justin Ellis, CB Keith McGill, CB TJ Carrie, DE Shelby Harris, S Jonathan Dowling.

2014 Draft Class - LB Khalil Mack, QB Derek Carr, G Gabe Jackson, DT Justin Ellis, CB Keith McGill, CB TJ Carrie, DE Shelby Harris, S Jonathan Dowling.

LB Khalil Mack

TE Brian Leonhardt

QB Derek Carr works with offensive coordinator Greg Olson.

P Daniel Zychlinski

GM Reggie McKenzie and Head Coach Dennis Allen chat during practice.

CB TJ Carrie and Special Teams Coordinator Bobby April

RB George Atkinson III

FB Karl Williams

FB Karl Williams

QB Derek Carr

WR Mike Davis

WR Noel Grigsby

QB Derek Carr

TE Jake Murphy

QB Derek Carr hands the ball off to RB George Atkinson III.

WR Noel Grigsby

WRs Seth Roberts and Mike Davis

TE Jake Murphy learns from Coach Mark Hutson.

CB Keith McGill

CB TJ Carrie

S Jonathan Dowling

QB Coach John DeFilippo works with QB Derek Carr.

T Erle Ladson

G Gabe Jackson

QB Derek Carr

G Gabe Jackson

T Dan Kistler

S Jonathan Dowling

CB TJ Carrie

WR Seth Roberts

CB TJ Carrie

WR Mike Davis

Owner Mark Davis watches practice from the sideline.

T Erle Ladson

QB Derek Carr

QB Derek Carr

G Gabe Jackson

QB Derek Carr

QB Derek Carr

CB TJ Carrie

CB Keith McGill

DT Justin Ellis

LB Carlos Fields

LB Khalil Mack

DT Justin Ellis

DE Shelby Harris

S Jonathan Dowling

CB TJ Carrie

LB Khalil Mack

S Jonathan Dowling gets coached up by Head Coach Dennis Allen.

DT Justin Ellis

LB Khalil Mack

QB Derek Carr

QB Derek Carr

QB Derek Carr

WR Mike Davis

S Jonathan Dowling

RB George Atkinson III

Defensive backs coach Joe Woods

WR D.J. Coles

LB Khalil Mack

LB Carlos Fields

LB Frank Beltre

Special guests at the first Rookie Mini-Camp practice.


Chalk talk with Head Coach Dennis Allen

WR Jared Green with receivers coach Ted Gilmore

S Jonathan Dowling


G Gabe Jackson

G Gabe Jackson and T Erle Ladson

Linebackers coach Bob Sanders works with LB Khalil Mack at the end of practice.

Offensive line coach Tony Sparano and quality control coach Justin Griffith
"**It feels great to get back out here and get an opportunity to practice football," said Head Coach Dennis Allen. "We're excited about the acquisitions that we've made in the offseason and looking forward to getting out here and really start practicing with the veterans and start building our team for the 2014 season."
LB Khalil Mack showed the coaches throughout, and the media Friday, the reason he was selected 5th overall, despite no pads and no hitting. "He's exactly what we thought he was going to be," said Coach Allen. "He's got a lot of work ahead of him. He's got a lot of getting better to do. But, he's got a tremendous skill set and I would expect a pretty quick assimilation into the National Football League."
Mack is looking forward to continuing the on-field work and getting a chance to show what he can do with pads. "Yeah, I'm ready for the pads, but even then, it's great to get out there and get some good work in with some great coaches and a great staff. I'm excited," said Mack.
Photos of the Raiders draft picks and undrafted free agents participating in the second practice of Rookie Mini-Camp.

T Erle Ladson

T Dan Kistler gets coached up by offensive line line coach Tony Sparano.

DT Justin Ellis and defensive line coach Terrell Williams

Defensive line coach Terrell Williams works with LB Khalil Mack and DT Justin Ellis.

DE Shelby Harris

Special teams coordinator Bobby April and WR Mike Davis

P Daniel Zychlinski

S Jonathan Dowling

DT Justin Ellis

CB TJ Carrie

TE Jake Murphy

QB Derek Carr hands the ball off to George Atkinson III.

WR Seth Roberts

FB Karl Williams

FB Karl Williams

RB George Atkinson III

FB Karl Williams

RB George Atkinson III

CB Keith McGill and S Jonathan Dowling

LB Khalil Mack

DT Justin Ellis

QB Derek Carr works with Offensive Coordinator Greg Olson.

LB Carlos Fields and LB coach Bob Sanders

RB George Atkinson III

CB TJ Carrie

Special Teams Coordinator Bobby April

WR Mike Davis

DT Justin Ellis

LB Khalil Mack

RB George Atkinson III

DT Justin Ellis

CB TJ Carrie

CB Keith McGill

WR Noel Grigsby

CB TJ Carrie

Owner Mark Davis

QB Derek Carr

WR Noel Grigsby catches a pass from QB Derek Carr.

QB Derek Carr

G Gabe Jackson

WR Seth Roberts

G Gabe Jackson

DT Justin Ellis enjoys the second practice.

Defensive Coordinator Jason Tarver coaches up his defense.

LB Carlos Fields

QB Derek Carr

LB Khalil Mack

DT Justin Ellis

WR Seth Roberts and WR coach Ted Gilmore

WR Jared Green

RB George Atkinson III

Offensive line coach Tony Sparano, QB coach John DeFilippo and Offensive Coordinator Greg Olson

WR Seth Roberts

CB TJ Carrie

CB Keith McGill

LB Khalil Mack

LB Khalil Mack

DT Justin Ellis

Head Coach Dennis Allen

DT Justin Ellis

LB Khalil Mack

DE Shelby Harris

WR Mike Davis

S Jonathan Dowling

CB TJ Carrie


RB George Atkinson III

TE Brian Leonhardt

S Jonathan Dowling

WR Noel Grigsby

WR Mike Davis

LB Khalil Mack and defensive assistant Travis Smith

DT Justin Ellis

DT Justin Ellis
QB Derek Carr commanded the offense and felt comfortable focusing on football again. "When it comes to football, it's fun," said Carr. "I'll tell you what – I was excited to finally to get back and play football instead of getting in your underwear and running a 40. This is a lot more fun, being around the team, met all the veteran guys and they've been great. They've been very helpful from helping me with the plays, from helping me where to live, they've been great. I couldn't have asked for a better situation. I'm extremely happy where I'm at."
G Gabe Jackson impressed with his size and strength up front. "Gabe Jackson did a nice job inside," said Coach Allen. DT Justin Ellis (aka Jelly) did the same on the defensive side of the ball.
CB Keith McGill stood out for his size at the corner position. "Keith is one of those guys that he has size, he has length, he has speed," said Coach Allen. "His is a little raw. There are some things that we have to work with him from a fundamental and a technique standpoint. But, he has the skill set that will allow him, if he continues to work and do the things that we ask him to do, to be a good player."
The Raiders second 7th round selection, DE Shelby Harris, spent the weekend working off the football rust after not playing since 2012. By Sunday, it looked like he was regaining his feet. "There is some rust there, but I was impressed some of the things that I saw out of him today [Friday]," said Coach Allen. "He's got a little length to him. He has some athleticism to him, a little bit of burst and explosion."
CB TJ Carrie was quick on defense and also looks to impress with his skills on special teams. And the Raiders final selection of the 2014 Draft, S Jonathan Dowling, is imposing in the defensive backfield with his 6'3" frame.
Many of the Raiders undrafted free agents were noticeable during the Rookie Mini-Camp as well. WR Noel Grigsby caught just about everything thrown his way and WR Mike Davis made impressive catches during wide receiver drills.
Photos of the draft picks and undrafted free agents from the final practice of the Raiders Rookie Mini-Camp.

Head Coach Dennis Allen works with LB Khalil Mack.

Defensive line Terrell Williams and DT Justin Ellis

QB Derek Carr

WR Seth Roberts

LB Khalil Mack gets off the block.

LB Carlos Fields

Linebackers coach Bob Sanders and LB Khalil Mack

LB Khalil Mack

LB Carlos Fields

FB Karl Williams

RB George Atkinson III

FB Karl Williams

QB Derek Carr hands the ball off to RB George Atkinson III.

WR Jared Green

Head Coach Dennis Allen coaches up CB TJ Carrie.

WR Mike Davis

FB Karl Williams

WR Jared Green makes the one-handed catch.

TE Scott Simonson

RB George Atkinson III listens closely to RB coach Kelly Skipper.

T Dan Kistler gets coached up by offensive line coach Tony Sparano.

LB Khalil Mack

G Gabe Jackson blocks for QB Derek Carr.

DT Justin Ellis

LB Khalil Mack

DE Shelby Harris

QB Derek Carr

LB Khalil Mack

QB Derek Carr

Offensive Coordinator Greg Olson makes the one-handed grab.

LB Khalil Mack

DE Shelby Harris

QB Derek Carr and T Erle Ladson

Defensive line coach Terrell Williams works with DE Shelby Harris.

TE Jake Murphy

QB Derek Carr

WR Noel Grigsby makes the catch.

QB Derek Carr

QB Derek Carr listens to Offensive Coordinator Greg Olson.

WR Jared Green



WR Seth Roberts

WR Mike Davis

WR Seth Roberts

WR Noel Grigsby

Tight ends coach Mark Hutson works with TE Scott Simonson.

WR Noel Grigsby

WR Mike Davis

CB TJ Carrie

CB Keith McGill

DT Justin Ellis

S Jonathan Dowling

DT Justin Ellis

CB TJ Carrie and defensive backs coach Joe Woods

S Jonathan Dowling

LB Khalil Mack

Head Coach Dennis Allen

RB George Atkinson III

TE Scott Simonson

CB Keith McGill

DE Shelby Harris

CB TJ Carrie

WR Mike Davis

FB Karl Williams and TE Jake Murphy

Head Coach Dennis Allen addresses the rookies.

P Daniel Zychlinski

RB George Atkinson III

Head Coach Dennis Allen chats with LB Khalil Mack.

G Gabe Jackson

Senior offensive assistant Al Saunders congratulates TE Jake Murphy after a catch.

Linebackers coach Bob Sanders and LB Khalil Mack

TE Jake Murphy

Senior offensive assistant Al Saunders chases down TE Jake Murphy.

WR Noel Grigsby

DE Shelby Harris

Owner Mark Davis chats with Offensive Coordinator Greg Olson.

Offensive line coach Tony Sparano works with G Gabe Jackson and T Erle Ladson.
And a familiar name adorned the front of one of the running backs' helmets – Atkinson. RB George Atkinson III looked speedy and shifty in his first few practices as a Raider. He wanted to take advantage of the opportunity. "It's a tremendous honor for me to finally put on the Silver and Black," said Atkinson. "Since I was a kid, I've been waiting for this moment and I'm just taking advantage and basking in it right now."
Coach Allen spoke about what Atkinson brings to the table. "I think he's a talented athlete and he's got a lot of speed," said Coach Allen. "He has the ability to help us on special teams also. So, I think anytime a chance to get a legacy, somebody who has the Raider blood lines … Because those guys understand what it means to be a Raider. We were pleased that we were able to bring him in here."
The Raiders rookies had a productive weekend of football at their Alameda facility. Now, they join the veterans in the final week of Phase 2 of the offseason program.
Phase 3, which includes Organized Team Activities and one mandatory mini-camp, begins the final week of May.