The Oakland Raiders signed/re-signed over 20 players to this point in NFL free agency, and they likely aren't done yet. While there's been a mixture of players who should step in and be immediate starters and strong reserves, one name who certainly stood out is cornerback Rashaan Melvin.

The signing of Melvin addressed arguably the biggest need the Raiders had this offseason. After releasing David Amerson and Sean Smith and seeing TJ Carrie leave town in free agency, Oakland had three cornerbacks left on the roster in Gareon Conley, Dexter McDonald and Antonio Hamilton. It's expected that Melvin will step in and be the starting cornerback opposite of Conley in 2018 and there are pretty high expectations surrounding him entering the season.

Melvin signed a one-year, $6 million deal with the Raiders and after putting pen to paper, he took to social media to explain what led to him choosing to sign with the Silver and Black over other teams.

I signed with Oakland because it is the Spotlight. PRIMETIME! All eyes on us. On me my Respect is coming!???#raidernation

There's no question that Raiders fans are going to love seeing this from their new starting cornerback.

Melvin spent the past two seasons with the Colts, totaling 96 combined tackles, 20 passes defensed, three interceptions and two forced fumbles in 25 games. Prior to that, he played for both the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens but saw limited action over 12 games.

Originally, the Northern Illinois product was an undrafted free agent in 2013 and began his career by signing on with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and also spent time with the Miami Dolphins as well.

Previously, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that the Raiders envision Melvin being the starting option opposite of Conley. Gehlken also pointed out that one of Melvin's former coaches said that the 28-year-old is "ready to be a No. 1 guy."

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