It was hoped that cornerback Rock Ya-Sin, who the Las Vegas Raiders acquired in 2022 in exchange for defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, would develop into a long-term starter. He only played in 11 games that season, starting nine of them, due to injuries, though.
The former second-round pick is back on the move after playing with the Baltimore Ravens the previous season. On April 11, the San Francisco 49ers revealed that Ya-Sin had signed a one-year contract.
The main criticism of Ya-Sin is that he hasn’t been able to maintain consistent health. After five years, he hasn’t participated in a full season of play. Not that he’s much of a ballhawk, either. There have only been two interceptions throughout his career, and none since the 2020 campaign.
The 49ers have had one of the better defenses in the NFL for several years now but have invested most of their money in the front seven. There should be an opportunity for Ya-Sin to see the field a lot and make some plays. The 49ers’ elite defensive line makes life easier for cornerbacks so this could be the situation that Ya-Sin needs to reboot his career.
Las Vegas Raiders Expected to Add OL or CB in 1st-Round
Much of the discussion surrounding what the Raiders might do in the draft has involved quarterbacks. However, the team doesn’t pick until No. 13, and with so many teams picking before them needing quarterbacks, it could prove too difficult to get one in the first round this season.
ESPN’s Jordan Reid is now expecting the Raiders to look at other positions early.
