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Hezekiah Masses
CB · LV

Hezekiah Masses

Position CB
Team LV
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Hezekiah Masses

NFL cornerback. Position: CB. Team: Las Vegas Raiders.

Quick Facts

  • Position: Cornerback
  • Team: Las Vegas Raiders
  • College: California (Cal)
  • Draft: 2026 NFL Draft, Round 5, Pick 175

2026 Outlook

Cal product drafted by the Raiders in the fifth round with ball-skills potential. Recorded five interceptions and 13 pass breakups in his final college season, ranking sixth in interceptions and tied for eighth in forced incompletions among ACC cornerbacks. High football IQ and excellent coverage instincts, particularly at reading quarterback eyes and anticipating routes. Not an elite athlete (3.39 Relative Athletic Score), which limits his ceiling, but his combination of technique, discipline, and playmaking ability gives him a genuine chance to carve out a role as a quality backup or nickel defender, especially in Cover 3 schemes where his expertise translates well. (per Hezekiah Masses ball skills cornerback Las Vegas)

OTA/minicamp standout (July 20): Masses had a strong showing during OTAs and minicamp, turning heads with his coverage abilities. He earned first-team defensive reps while cornerback Jermod McCoy was being eased back on a pitch count due to his ACL recovery. While not favored over Eric Stokes for Week 1 starter consideration, Masses' ball production and solid camp performance position him as a potential contributor and "wildcard" for sneaking into starter reps if the situation develops (per Rookies with best chance to be Week 1 starters on Las Vegas Raiders' roster - Yahoo Sports)).

Role / Depth Chart

Likely to compete for backup cornerback and nickel cornerback snaps early in his career. Has the football IQ to contribute immediately in specific coverage schemes.

Injury Status

No reported injuries.

Recent News

  • 2026-05-20 — Drafted by Las Vegas Raiders in Round 5, Pick 175. (Hezekiah Masses ball skills cornerback Las Vegas)

Open Questions

  • Can his football intelligence and ball skills overcome his limited athleticism to develop into a consistent contributing defender?
  • Does he stick primarily in nickel coverage or can he earn boundary cornerback snaps?

Sources

  • Hezekiah Masses ball skills cornerback Las Vegas