Caleb Rogers waited longer than he wanted to make his NFL debut. But the rookie right guard acquitted himself well when he finally got on the field.

The third-round pick from Texas Tech spent plenty of time preparing for Sunday’s debut against the Chargers, working on his hand and footwork and strength.

Rogers got the starting nod at right guard in place of injured Jordan Meredith, and while he played just 17 snaps in a rotation with Atonio Mafi, Pro Football Focus graded Rogers as the Raiders’ best offensive lineman in their 31-14 loss to the Chargers.

“It’s a blessing being able to be out here. With this team, with these guys,” Rogers said after the game. “It was incredible to get out there and get started.”

It’s only the beginning for Rogers, whose tantalizing combination of size, s

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