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Rapoport’s Praise of Raiders LB Devin White Draws Backlash Over Performance Metrics

Critics point to PFF coverage metrics, arguing tackle totals mask coverage lapses.

Overview

  • Ian Rapoport said Devin White has emerged as a Comeback Player of the Year candidate after surpassing 140 tackles for Las Vegas in Patrick Graham’s scheme.
  • White has 149 tackles through 14 games, ranking second in the NFL this season, according to league-tracked statistics.
  • Analysts including Sam Monson and Ted Nguyen disputed the endorsement, citing poor coverage on film and low PFF grades that place White near the bottom of qualifying linebackers.
  • PFF data highlighted in the coverage credits White with allowing 65 receptions on 81 targets (about 80%) for 477 yards, reinforcing concerns about his pass defense.
  • White engaged in a brief social-media dispute with reporter Greg Auman before deleting posts, and he remains on a one-year deal that expires after the season as unproven claims of agent-driven promotion circulate.