That's what Nate Hobbs is, that's what the star position has become. He's the key to unlock our defense and he's great at it. "He can continue to ascend, and with his growth, our defense grows.

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Nov. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File) ...

Nate Hobbs had no expectations of playing in the NFL. Growing up in the West End of Louisville, Ky., he had never seen anyone make it to the league firsthand. For someone raised in a family of ...

Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) works with defensive backs coach Jason Simmons during the team’s training camp practice at the Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center on Tuesday, Aug. 9 ...

CB Nate Hobbs injury update Hobbs returned to practice on Thursday. He was limited. "He's trending in a really good direction," head coach Antonio Pierce said of Hobbs Friday morning.

Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) works the tackle sled during the team’s training camp practice at the Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Henderson.

According to Pro Football Focus, Hobbs finished the 2023-24 NFL regular season with an overall grade of 69.0, a run-defense grade of 78.8, a pass-rush grade of 45.8, and a coverage grade of 68.1.

Raiders CB Nate Hobbs defied Mike Mayock, who said rookie wasn’t ‘ready’ to play on defense Levi Damien Wed, May 29, 2024 · 5 min read ...

So for Hobbs, it won’t take too much time to get adjusted to the midwest. Hobbs will have a chance though to be one of the top corners for the Packers in 2025. How Nate Hobbs can help the Packers ...

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) with his helmet off while playing the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL Professional Football Game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Las Vegas.

Bryce Perkins #16 of the Los Angeles Rams looks to pass against Nate Hobbs #39 of the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half at SoFi Stadium on August 21, 2021 in Inglewood, California.