A new candidate for the starting cornerback job opposite Eric Stokes emerged for the Raiders on Tuesday.

Las Vegas native Kyu Blu Kelly got the majority of first-team reps at the team’s latest practice and came up with an interception. The Bishop Gorman grad and former Stanford standout jumped high in the air to pick off a sideline throw from backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell and then raced to the end zone for what would have been a touchdown.

The key was getting a good read on the wide receiver and O’Connell. By the time the pass was thrown, Kelly was ready to pounce.

“Once I saw it come out, it was just a fight for the ball,” Kelly said. “And at that point, just make the play.”

Kelly, 24, continues to make a position impression in training camp and has steadily climbed the depth cha

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