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Raiders Opponent Underrated Player: Kader Kohou

Originally posted on FanNation Raider Maven
By Carter Landis | Last updated 11/16/23

The Las Vegas Raiders know they need to maintain offensive consistency if they want to turn their season around.

As they travel to Hard Rock Stadium to face the Miami Dolphins, they are aware that although the Dolphins have allowed 25 points per game to opponents this season, they still have a formidable defense.

Quarterback Aidan O’Connell has played well in his few starts this season, but there are several good players on this Dolphins defense who could cause him issues in the game.

There are stars on Miami’s defense, but there are also quality depth pieces who can make their impact felt. One of those players is cornerback Kader Kohou.

Kohou came onto the scene last season for the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent out of Texas A&M-Commerce. He joined the starting lineup after Byron Jones suffered an Achilles injury.

According to Pro Football Focus, Kohou was targeted 115 times and allowed 74 completions for 718 yards. He also had 10 pass break ups and an interception.

The numbers have not been there for Kohou this season, as he has allowed 48 receptions on 57 targets and four touchdowns, but he is far from a liability in coverage.

Through the first two seasons of his career, Kohou has posted 115 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, 17 passes defended, a forced fumble and an interception. He has given the Dolphins great play as an undrafted free agent after being thrust into a major role.

At 5-foot-10 and 195 pounds, Kohou has manned the slot for most of the season but has also played on the outside. This is the second defensive system Kohou has played in during his time in the NFL, as Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio’s system is much less man coverage-heavy than former Defensive Coordinator Josh Boyer’s.

With Jalen Ramsey and Xavien Howard holding down the outside corner positions, the Dolphins have Kohou in the slot where he has fared well. This makes for a very good cornerback trio.

O’Connell and the Raiders have been trying to find consistency in the passing game, but now face a tough test, especially from the slot. Kohou will draw the match-up with either Hunter Renfrow or Tre Tucker, which they cannot overlook.

The Silver and Black will head out on the road to South Beach to take on the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. EST/10 a.m. PST.

This article first appeared on FanNation Raider Maven and was syndicated with permission.

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