What to Expect from Raiders WR Bryan Edwards in 2020

According to reports, Edwards has turned several heads in training camp despite still learning the offensive system after a virtual offseason. Edwards is a big body receiver who played a physical brand of football during his time in college, and that could be the determining factor for him in seeing an abundance of targets during his rookie year.

“Bryan is a very violent route runner, and that’s a good thing,” Carr told reporters during the early stages of training camp. “He’s very violent, he’s very aggressive in his cuts. He reminds me  —  when the ball is in the air of Davante (Adams), great ball skills.”

Carr’s most successful year in the NFL came in 2016, where he and Michael Crabtree connected early and often. Crabtree, a physical receiver who thrived inside the red zone very quickly became Carr’s go-to option. It’s been well assured how much Carr gravitates towards larger receivers. With Edwards having similar traits to Crabtree’s, he has the potential of meshing well with the veteran quarterback in spite of Williams’ injury.

Every player handles the transition from college football to the NFL differently, but all signs remain positive for Edwards. His toughest task last season at South Carolina came when he played Alabama’s fierce defense, but Edwards still put together a game that included 79 receiving yards against a secondary that contained several draftable players.

If Edwards can grasp Gruden’s complex system rather quickly, he’ll likely be asked to produce as one of the team’s primary options that is called upon as they near the goal line.

Edwards projects as the No.4 option in the passing game with Darren Waller, Ruggs and Renfrow all penciled in as key figures on offense.

Bryan Edwards statistical expectations: 55 receptions, 600 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns