
#81 WR · Las Vegas Raiders
Height
6'0"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
29
College
Wake Forest
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
2 yrs
WR Rank
#203 / 309
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 22 | 5 | 43 | — |
| 2025 | ![]() | 13 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 6 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 2 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.0M
AAV
$1.0M/yr
The Raiders secured solid value by locking up Alex Bachman at just $1.0M for one year, earning a B CVI in what amounts to a low-risk flier on a depth piece. While Bachman profiles as a replacement-level receiver who won't threaten for significant targets, his minimal salary makes this the type of shrewd roster building that contending teams execute — you need capable bodies who can step in without breaking the bank when injuries inevitably hit the wide receiver room. The one-year structure is particularly smart here, giving Las Vegas flexibility to reassess after the season while avoiding any long-term commitment to a player still trying to establish himself as more than a practice squad regular. At this price point, Bachman doesn't need to be anything more than a competent special teams contributor and emergency receiver to justify his deal. This signing reflects the Raiders understanding that depth matters in today's NFL, and getting that depth at near-minimum cost while maintaining roster flexibility represents exactly the kind of value play that separates well-run organizations from those that overspend on redundant talent.
Alex Bachman grades at a D- for the Raiders, reflecting a fringe wide receiver who has not made a case for a consistent role in Las Vegas. Bachman is a special teams contributor first and an offensive player second, with minimal impact in the passing game. He does not have the speed or route-running ability to separate from NFL corners, which limits his utility as anything more than a fifth or sixth option. The Raiders have invested in their receiving corps, and Bachman is on the outside looking in. He is the kind of player whose roster spot is never secure from one week to the next.
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| 2022 | ![]() | 3 | 19 | 166 | 2 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | ![]() | 1 | — | — | — |
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
F
2025
(50% weight)
F
2024
(30% weight)
D+
2023
(20% weight)