Las Vegas Raiders release safety Johnathan Abram, a 2019 first-round draft pick

Johnathan Abram looking for new team after Raiders release.

Abram was selected out of Mississippi State in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders, who were led by head coach Jon Gruden at the time.

The 26-year-old played in eight games in black and silver this season, where he's logged 48 combined tackles and two quarterback hits. Abram started the first six games of the season, but his role reduced recently. He played less than 50% of the team's defensive snaps in the last two games. Abram has played in 36 total games during his stint with the Raiders, where he racked up 255 combined tackles and three career interceptions.

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