Even Hobbs is a bit taken aback by how quickly it’s come together. He’s a guy that can make things happen.”Īll of which seems to fit a young player that carried himself and played like he belonged from the start. “He always tells me, ‘Something great is about to happen.’” said Raiders defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. He has yet to give up a touchdown and his 70.8 PFF run-defense grade (out of 100) shows he has been a huge asset in against the ground game. Hobbs has allowed 284 yards in receiving yards, and none above the 44-yard reception he gave up against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week Two. Hobbs hasn’t just secured the starting slot cornerback job - one of the more difficult assignments at any level of football - he’s done it in a way rarely seen for a player so new to the NFL.Īnd certainly not in a way anyone has covered it for the Raiders in years. Many of whom made it a point to mention Hobbs when discussing young players that had caught their eye.Įleven games into his rookie season, the first impression he made in OTA’s and minicamp were spot on. His belief in himself, coupled with professionalism that defied his rookie status, immediately won favor with his coaches and teammates. It was reflected in the manner in which he carried himself - a demeanor that toed the line separating arrogance and confidence. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) the moment Nate Hobbs showed up on the Raiders scene last spring, there was an aura surrounding the rookie cornerback from Illinois. Raiders' cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) celebrates his interception over the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct.
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