The Raiders signed Hemby to the practice squad Monday.
Hemby joined the Raiders in late April as an undrafted free agent and entered training camp as a long shot to make the 53-man roster. Across three preseason games, he logged 11 carries for 38 yards while adding three catches (on as many targets) for 22 yards and 105 yards on four kickoffs. He was waived Sunday after failing to make the active roster, but Hemby seemingly impressed the coaching staff enough to be invited back on the practice squad. There's five wide receivers on the Raiders' 53-man roster, but Hemby would be a candidate for elevation from the practice squad if one of those receivers were to miss time.
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Roman Hemby: Signing with Las Vegas
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Hemby is slated to sign with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Hemby is set to reunite with fellow national champion Fernando Mendoza in Vegas. The duo won the 2025 title in January, with Hemby leading the team in rushing. The running back also led Maryland in rushing for the three seasons he was a starter. The 23-year-old's 840 career touches provide a wealth of football experience. That experience shows that he does not fumble the football, does not drop passes and runs downhill with acceleration and strong contact balance. The most likely reason Hemby was not drafted is his lack of advanced field vision and inability to make many moves. All in all, Hemby's durability, experience and connection to Mendoza may mean he has a shot to supplant Mike Washington or Dylan Laube as the second running back option behind Ashton Jeanty.
