Get to know Raiders’ new veteran running back
The Las Vegas Raiders signed running back Raheem Mostert last week. Let’s get to know him better:
Big 2023 season:
At the age of 31, Mostert enjoyed a career year for the Miami Dolphins. He made the Pro Bowl after rushing for 1,012 yards and he scored 21 touchdowns, being a fantasy football monster. He has 18 rushing touchdowns and three receiving.
Dealt with injuries:
While that was a memorable season, Mostert, undrafted out of Purdue in 2015, has dealt with injuries for much of his career. His season ended on the injured reserve four of the five full seasons with he was the San Francisco 49ers from 2017-21. Mostert missed four games for the Dolphins in 2024 when he had just 278 rushing yards. Miami released him this offseason.
Familiar with key Raiders’ coaches:
Mostert played one game under 49ers’ head coach Chip Kelly in 2016. Kelly, of course, is the Raiders’ new offensive coordinator. Also, Kelly and the Philadelphia Eagles signed Mostert as an a undrafted free agent in 2015. He was put on the Eagles’ practice squad after a strong preseason, but was signed to Miami’s 53-man roster early in the regular season. Mostert went against new Raiders’ head coach and several assistants for five years in the NFC West when Carroll was the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks.
Speedster:
In Week 2 of 2020, Mostert was clocked at 23.09 MHP. He was the fastest ball career in the NFL in more than a five-season stretch. Yes, he can fly.
Surf’s up:
Mostert grew up surfing in the Atlanta Ocean while he grew up in Florida. He even considered becoming a professional surfer before he fully focused on his football career. Alas, he won’t get many chances to ride the waves in Las Vegas.