Albert Okwuegbunam, the former Missouri tight end once known as “Albert O” in Columbia, has been released by the Las Vegas Raiders after a short stay in Las Vegas.
As detailed by Saturday Down South, the Raiders cut Okwuegbunam amid roster trimming after he posted five catches for 36 yards in 2025.
Key Takeaways
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Las Vegas Raiders released tight end Albert Okwuegbunam during roster cuts.
- Okwuegbunam’s NFL career totals stand at 59 catches for 582 receiving yards and four touchdowns.
- The Raiders’ decision removes a veteran depth piece at tight end who logged five catches for 36 yards in 2025.
Albert Okwuegbunam and Raiders fit
Okwuegbunam joined the Raiders in 2025 and entered camp as a veteran option competing for a backup role.
His role in the NFL has fluctuated since being a fourth-round pick in 2020 after a high-output stint at Missouri.
His most productive NFL season came in 2021 with the Denver Broncos when he recorded 33 catches for 330 yards and two touchdowns.
Raiders depth and short-term outlook
The roster move reduces immediate veteran depth behind the Raiders’ tight end starters and opens a spot on the roster.
That opening creates an opportunity for a practice-squad candidate or a reclamation-type free agent to compete for the backup role.
College and NFL production comparison
| Level | Timeframe | Receptions | Receiving Yards | Receiving Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri (college) | 2017–2019 | 98 | 1,187 | 23 |
| Most productive NFL season | 2021 (Denver) | 33 | 330 | 2 |
| NFL career (through release) | 2020–2025 | 59 | 582 | 4 |
SEC recruiting and roster implications for Missouri
A player with Okwuegbunam’s college resume — 98 catches, 1,187 yards and 23 touchdowns at Missouri — remains a clear example the Tigers can point to when discussing player development and paths to the NFL.
From a roster-construction and recruiting narrative, Missouri can cite his high college production and NFL draft selection as material for prospects and families to evaluate program outcomes, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the release that finalized Las Vegas’ move.
