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Oakland Raiders: Biggest Roster Successes and Disappointments in 2015

By Maurice Moton

Dec 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson (29) celebrates as the Raiders defeat the San Diego Chargers during overtime at O.co Coliseum. The Oakland Raiders defeated the San Diego Chargers 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson (29) celebrates as the Raiders defeat the San Diego Chargers during overtime at O.co Coliseum. The Oakland Raiders defeated the San Diego Chargers 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson (29) intercepts a pass and runs in for a touchdown during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson (29) intercepts a pass and runs in for a touchdown during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

David Amerson: Success

Pro Football Focus recognized cornerback David Amerson as the most improved player in 2015 for good reason.

Amerson became an easy target in pass coverage with the Washington Redskins for two seasons (2013-14), leading to his release early in the 2015 season. The Raiders gambled on the third-year cornerback, and the odds worked out in their favor.

The former second-round pick climbed the Raiders’ depth chart into a starting position over cornerback D.J. Hayden.

Amerson set the tone as a physical perimeter defender when necessary, led the team in passes defensed (26) and snagged four interceptions. He’s quietly claimed the title as the No. 1 cornerback in Oakland.

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