Some fast Veldheer facts
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, April 23rd, 2010 at 6:29 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Some quick facts about 6-foot-8 offensive tackle Jared Veldheer, the Raiders’ third-round pick out of Hillsdale College:
– The highest division II draft pick since 1999. (Lamar King, Seattle, 1999, Saginaw Valley)
– First Hillsdale playe drafted since receiver Nate Jackson by Pittsburgh in 1980.
– Only offensive lineman to finish in the top 10 in all combine events.
– Has personally spoken with Al Davis.
– Was on track to go to medical school upon entering Hillsdale.
– Had individual workouts with San Francisco, the New York Giants, Philadelphia and Denver.
– Only Hillsdale player drafted higher was Green Bay place kicker Chester Marcol in 1972.
– Regional finalist for Gene Upshaw Award as top offensive lineman in small college ranks.
– Most notable Hillsdale offensive lineman _ Howard Mudd, former 49ers star and Indianapolis line coach.
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April 23rd, 2010 at 6:30 pm
I like it
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:30 pm
1st
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:32 pm
DeboSeyGlen, you even get being first wrong!
lmao
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:32 pm
is it just me or is mike mayock’s voice completely shot
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Colt is a Brown
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Veldheer – G, OT, giraffe, power forward? Wonder where he ends up.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:33 pm
I think he’ll be okay. But not an immediate starter.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Browns get McCoy!
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:33 pm
So far so good. At least it could be a lot worse. A lot.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:35 pm
I remember Chester Marcol
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Come on Akwasi
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:37 pm
How little do they think of Bruce Campbell to take a D-2 guy over him? Amazing
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:39 pm
I would do some very dirty things to Jenn Brown.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:41 pm
welp….no track stars….only footballers!!!
way 2 go Big Al!
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Fellas,most of us seem to be very happy with the picks the RAIDERS made,some,like mr/mrs,are party drags,poopers,if you will.Still time for a trade back into the 3rd round,we shall see! RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:42 pm
RNO, give it a rest. I’m not going to take tips on reaching enlightenment from Raider fans. Thank you. It just so happens I’m a responsible adult and can function while being “negative”…
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Brandon Ghee, CB, Wake Forest – 6′0 – 190
Dominique Franks, CB, Oklahoma – 6′0 – 192
Perrish Cox, CB, Oklahoma State – 6′0 – 198
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, CB, Indiana (PA) – 6′0 – 207
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take your pick fellas. it’s coming!
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:43 pm
THERE IS NO REASON TO GET EXCITED ABOUT A DRAFT ORCHESTRATED BY AL DAVIS. Just look at the past 7 years. You always have to be skeptical if Al Davis is making the picks. ALWAYS. Only a fool isn’t.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:44 pm
bcz24 Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Vegas how mad are you that your boy Arenas is a Chef
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I’m not at all excited to have to cover this guy on kicks twice a year.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Damn, I wish we still had Gruden. That guy has “it”. And I don’t mean he has an STD.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Rockstar!!!!
soo happy 2C you at this time!
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:44 pm
BAN THE TROLLS.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:44 pm
I’d rather have Tony Pike or Cam Thomas in RD4, but you know Al Davis has to have a corner at some point
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:44 pm
What if Bruce is around in the 4th?
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:45 pm
It sure feels good to be a Raider fan living in the great State of Arizona today!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:45 pm
This is an unedited but fast version of lamaar houston vs. Alabama. Check it out he is #33 a real beast in 80% of the plays.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M0Mn3o8KBY
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:46 pm
dont worry Vegas….MM will break both of Arenas’ legs!
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:46 pm
It’s a shame that Gruden just sits there in a t.v. studio while Tom Cable is our head coach.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Hey hey AM crew reunion on a friday night… lol.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:46 pm
I think we got a good one in Veldheer.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:47 pm
thanks 4eva. you too bro!
great draft so far.
new Raiders GM Danny Southwick is doing an outstanding job.
I knew he would
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:47 pm
National Football Post: A smart, accurate passer who lacks an ideal physical skill set, but knows how to buy time in the pocket and create with his legs. Looks like a Bruce Gradkowski-type player in the NFL to me.
Is this a praise to McCoy or knock on him if he is compared to Gradkowski?
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:47 pm
Debo
Whattup family? give me your assesment of the draft so far.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Do you think what happened today in Arizona helps Al Davis, with his Latino fan base? Newsflash: Al Davis doesn’t have the breathing room to lose customers.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:48 pm
How does everyone grade our draft through 3 rounds. I give us a solid B+.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:49 pm
What if Bruce is around in the 4th?
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I’d be happy to have Tennant or Campbell in RD4. Maybe even Capers?
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:49 pm
I want Skelton tomorrow! We need a QB in this draft, and he is my favorite.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:49 pm
time to save money whatnot pip pip cheerio
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Ughh I wish round 4 was tonight!
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:50 pm
priest, you want my assessment of the draft?
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Looks like some solid picks from Al. Cant wait to see this defense on the field!
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Neither can I, Daven.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:52 pm
I give us a solid B+.
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me too. I was on the fence about Houston, but if you pair him with McClain I think you’ve got two solid players to address the run defense
Houston & somebody like Butler or Angerer? no!
we’ve got our tackle now to compete with Henderson, Barnes & Pears
just need a center & guard now imo and the lines are fixed
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:54 pm
I cant believe we havent screwed up so far,,funny though you look a Denver’s first 2 picks Demaryius Thomas 4th rated wr in most scouting reports who’s said to have suspect hands & cant run routes, passing over the Dez Bryant,,then trading 3 draft picks to move up to take Tebow,,the 3rd rated Qb after trading for Brady Quinn what,,a month ago? Passing over Clausen. If I didnt know any better I’d think AL DAVIS drafted for the BRONCOS this year.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:55 pm
can’t believe Ciron Black & Mike Johnson are still on the board!
instant starters on our O-Line imo
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Wassupp AM crew…Rockstar, 4eva, Bcz
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Go get C-Tennent in the 4th
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:56 pm
do know if they are going to have a cheerleader draft?
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Black, petrus, johnson in the 5th
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:56 pm
If I didnt know any better I’d think AL DAVIS drafted for the BRONCOS this year.
Maybe, Rick…maybe…LOL
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Ranked 8th on DraftCountDown.com
Jared Veldheer
Height: 6-8⅛ | Weight: 312 | 40-Time: 5.09
Official Bio
Strengths:
Outstanding Height — Large frame with room to bulk up — Excellent athleticism — Nimble feet — Able to slide laterally and mirror — Superb Balance — Quick and Agile — Excels in pass protection and can handle speed off the edge — Understands positioning and angles — Shows the ability to sustain blocks — Above average strength — Terrific mobility and range — Smart with superb awareness — Competitive and always gives max effort — Hard Worker — Durable — Big Upside.
Weaknesses:
Will be making a huge leap in competition — Short Arms — Has some issues when it comes to leverage — Isn’t a natural knee bender — Not real powerful — Doesn’t get a dominant push in the run game — Must improve hand use and show more violence — Trouble hitting targets in space — Needs to be a lot more aggressive — May lack a killer instinct.
Notes:
Was a four-year starter ( all 46 games ) for the Chargers — Named a 1st Team All-American in 2009 — Earned 1st Team All-GLIAC honors in 2008 and 2009 — Was elected a captain by his teammates — Brother, Aaron, played basketball at Hillsdale — Redshirted in 2005 — Blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher each season of his career — Really stood out at the Texas vs. The Nation all-star game — Could also project to guard at the next level — One of the premier small school prospect in this class — Still a bit raw and will require some development but is an intriguing prospect with the physical tools to play left tackle in the NFL.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Sorry, forgot about you Thec07…I’m excited for the OTA’s Training camp, etc
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Mr. Davis is not conducting this years draf…
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:58 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:43 pm
THERE IS NO REASON TO GET EXCITED ABOUT A DRAFT ORCHESTRATED BY AL DAVIS. Just look at the past 7 years. You always have to be skeptical if Al Davis is making the picks. ALWAYS. Only a fool isn’t
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Shut Up
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Hwnrdr, what up Bro???
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:58 pm
THERE IS NO REASON TO GET EXCITED ABOUT A DRAFT ORCHESTRATED BY AL DAVIS. Just look at the past 7 years. You always have to be skeptical if Al Davis is making the picks. ALWAYS.. Only a fool isn’t
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:58 pm
whats up with the presser?? Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:59 pm
You Priest,
I’m liking this thing so far. I’m excited that we’ve finally decided to rebuild the front seven. You’ve really got to like the youth and size we have there now. And this OT we got looks like a player. Who do you think we should get tomorrow?
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Doesn’t seem like Al’s kind of draft so far. It’s making sense and addressing needs.
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:59 pm
“Only offensive lineman to finish in the top 10 in all combine events”
That’s why we selected Veldheer.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Someone in the organization negleted to mention to Mr. Davis that the draft started on Thursday… He is all set to draft Bruce Campbell at 8 tomorrow thinking he outsmarted the whole NFL, meanwhile he is getting him in the 4th round.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:00 pm
The draft gurus said this was a deep draft. The names of players still available seems to indicate how right they were.
I hope Wimbley proves to be a good trade. It would have been nice to have that extra thid down pick.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:01 pm
haha 24
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Nothing much Thec…whats up 408?
Just came on here wondering what everyone thinks of tonight’s draft picks! Heard of Houston but not V
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:01 pm
I think RMR is secretly a Chargers fan…
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Raiders4eve Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:47 pm
National Football Post: A smart, accurate passer who lacks an ideal physical skill set, but knows how to buy time in the pocket and create with his legs. Looks like a Bruce Gradkowski-type player in the NFL to me.
Is this a praise to McCoy or knock on him if he is compared to Gradkowski?
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Lol! C’mon man, you know the answer to that.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Morning Hwnrdr… just felt like the right thing to say lol
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:02 pm
I hope Wimbley proves to be a good trade. It would have been nice to have that extra thid down pick.
I agree…why would Robo give up on him? Bwuaaahahhaa!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Oh, it’s Chargers, today? It was Niners yesterday, Broncos before that, Chiefs before that, Bucs when Gruden was there. Oh, wait, I could be a secret USC fan, with Kiffin being there. Of course they are enemies with the Raiders, now. Just spin that wheel and figure out which team I’m “secret fan” for, today, lol.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:03 pm
1st priority: one of the following
Jason Fox
Kyle Calloway
Jeff Byers
Ciron Black
Mike Johnson
Matt Tennant
Bruce Campbell
Selvish Capers
2nd priority: one of the following
John Skelton
Tony Pike
Cam Thomas
Geno Atkins
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
Joe McKnight
John Conner
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Dell, what up homie. I hated the trade for the wimbley. we coulf have done some nice work in the 3rd.
Waht did we give up for groves?
Mr. Davis is not conducting this draft. Other forces are at work…
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:03 pm
# bcz24 Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Morning Hwnrdr… just felt like the right thing to say lol
Hahahaha!!! Sure feels like it with everyone on board tonight, huh? Just glad it is Friday night and not morning…!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:03 pm
rmr was standing by his window today had a big dried out bogger in his left nostril,and he picked it.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Good draft so far. CB, and best player available
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Yep GREAT NIGHT!
Hwnrdr!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Next rounds
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Mr. Davis is not conducting this draft. Other forces are at work…
Maybe that guy that was fired by the other guys across the bay?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Your right I can in no way claim that you are a Chargers fan as I have no evidence to substantiate that claim…
I can say with a fair amount of certainty that you are NOT a Raiders fan, save to say you are a fan of shtting on the everything they do.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:07 pm
hwnrdr Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Mr. Davis is not conducting this draft. Other forces are at work…
Maybe that guy that was fired by the other guys across the bay?
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Could very well be. Like i have been stating for weeks now, this is going to be a logical draft. Based on need and best avail player. so far so good.
Mr, Davis is not conducting this draft…
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:07 pm
mike mayock lost his voice
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:07 pm
If confidence and maturity count for anything Colt sounds like is gonna be player
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:07 pm
Hey 4eva,
I hope that this whole weekend is great! History of late tells us that there will be some gems from rd 4 on, right? BTW: Whatever happened to Quenten Moses? (Is that his name?)
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:08 pm
whats up Hwnrdr & Thec!
haha
glad we got extra 5th & 6th round picks for tomorrow
maybe one of those is for Jason Campbell ???
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:08 pm
Hey Plunk…if that’s the case, then so is Tebow…and he is a darn Donk!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Rockstar…you never know!!! Or something up of Al’s sleeve, which would be scary, maybe!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Thec07 Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Dell, what up homie. I hated the trade for the wimbley. we coulf have done some nice work in the 3rd.
Waht did we give up for groves?
Mr. Davis is not conducting this draft. Other forces are at work…
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Thec
Thanks for the shout out!! very strange draft, it’s very suprising. Oh the pick we gave jacksonville for Groves was a fifth rd.
I was hoping he (davis ) would jump back in this round for a guard.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:09 pm
ghee off the board …
akwasi still in play Raider fans!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:09 pm
I like the Veldheer pick. The guy is big and plays with a nasty streak and will definitely compete for the starting RT position IMO and may eventually move to LT. His size, nasty attitude in the trenches and work ethic probably won him over to Cable, Jackson and Michalzik over Campbell.
Some may think he is a reach but he went in the same round Mayock had him projected to go and he would have not have been there in Round 4.
Good picks so far for the Raiders…..surprisingly…..sheesh!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:10 pm
RealMaddenRaider,
Jeezuz H. Christ. I hope you’re not as negative in all the other aspects of you’re life as you are with regards to the Raiders. I don’t think you’re an idiot at all. However, I do think you view yourself as a “realist” while everybody else is either delusional or a “Koolaid drinker”. I don’t think you’re a realist, you’re a defeatist. And a wet blanket, basically.
You don’t see anything positve, ever. “At least not until Al dies”. Your obsessive hatred of Al Davis has turned you into a pathetic Golem-like Creature. Do you wander around in the dark referring to Lane Kiffin as “My Precious”? F’ing Sad.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:10 pm
I would seriously laugh my balls off if we got Haynesworth for a 4th rounder tomorrow
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:10 pm
I will be very excited to get Akwasi in the fourth!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Good draft so far. I’m extremely impressed with whoever is drafting. I’m “geeked” about the defense. Keep picking line men… don’t forget fullback
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Jared Veldheer?
A stiff, too tall, short-armed project who played D-II? Seriously?
This Bruce Campbell thing is blowing my mind. Completely stunned he’s still there, that we passed on him for Veldheer and that we didn’t trade back up into Round 3 for him.
This is somewhat similar to when I couldn’t believe we were letting Michael Bush slip away a few years ago and I was begging for him by Round 3. We got him with the first pick of Round 4 on Day 2 of the draft. Hopefully we can still find a way to snag Campbell although it feels like he’s going any second and unless we trade up we probably won’t have a shot.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:11 pm
LMAO @ 89
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Hey mods,post 20 is the way I feel about that guy! Do you read his posts? If you think I was over the line, I will deal w/it,calm down a bit,if you will. RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Dammit Falcons get my guy.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:11 pm
RRS
Gobble Gobble tomorrow. Have fun.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:12 pm
no way!
last pick & Mike Johnson is gone
one of the top 3 guards in this draft imo
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:12 pm
I was a big tebow fan, untill yesterday. I hope he becomes an evangelist for the end time army, sooner, rather then later
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:12 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:10 pm
I would seriously laugh my balls off if we got Haynesworth for a 4th rounder tomorrow
NO!!! Akwasi…ok, I’ll live…
J/K…Fat Albert for a 4th?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:13 pm
hwnrdr Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:07 pm
Hey 4eva,
I hope that this whole weekend is great! History of late tells us that there will be some gems from rd 4 on, right? BTW: Whatever happened to Quenten Moses? (Is that his name?)
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I think he’s a backup with the Dolphins. Still on somebody’s roster.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:13 pm
i will Dell. thanks bro
gotta wake up at 4:30am podunk time (or 2:30am PST)
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:14 pm
What time does the draft start tomorrow
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:14 pm
hmmmm….Dezmond Bryant and Lamarr Houston at DT….Shaunessy and Seymour at DE
Wimbly McClain Scott LB’s
Nnamdi CJ at Corner….
Branch MM at S
FUKKIN AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:14 pm
El dirty, what up man?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:15 pm
The draft is in the morning tomorrow, right?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:15 pm
10am I think
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:15 pm
went scouting turkeys tonight and saw gobs of them.
only fired the shotgun 3 times. hit 2 out of 3
it’s been a year, i’m a little rusty
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:16 pm
I think Akwasi will be around in the 5th. Lets not forget about Ciron Black OT.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:16 pm
# 4evaRaider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:14 pm
hmmmm….Dezmond Bryant and Lamarr Houston at DT….Shaunessy and Seymour at DE
Wimbly McClain Scott LB’s
Nnamdi CJ at Corner….
Branch MM at S
FUKKIN AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
I just hope that there is a gem on the line (O) tomorrow, or maybe even a sleeper NT
Darn 4eva…you haven’t been this excited since your daughter moved back home, huh?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:17 pm
We need a G, and C
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:17 pm
The am morning crew is here, I feel like it’s early morning.
The last pick really stunned me. I will read as much as I can on Veldheer. I was real excited for the first two picks. I hope we aren’t reaching on the third pick.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:18 pm
I hope we grab him RNO…then Akwasi in the 5th! Is he any good though? Haven’t heard too much about him…(Akwasi)
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:18 pm
What about this guy named Cam Thomas DT. I hope the Raiders work on the trenches a little more.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Hwnrdr
There is a good DT, Cam Thomas is still available along with Jay Ross to huge bodies.
I enjoy big bodies 6′4 over 325 lbs more then 6′1 300 lbs DTs.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Akwasi is a big fast man to man cover corner. Think of a poor mans Aso.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Whats up Dell…
Nah, I don’t think so. Hopefully he is the “Mountain” that we were looking for when we drafted whats his name #2 (Gallerey)
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Not as happy as I am now that she moved back out Hwnrdr!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:20 pm
What pick do we have tomorrow?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:20 pm
What up Thec, just been Chillin. Going crazy about this draft. Can’t believe one side of the ball is fixed! Only took 6 years lol
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Thanks RNO and Raiders4eve!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Raider Nation!
Everyone have a good evening. Nice to have some positive news early in the afternoon.
Rounds 4-7 tomorroe morning.
Later guys.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Sorry to hear that 4eva!
I can’t wait til the season already!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:21 pm
#106
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:22 pm
El Dirty….they let you out? LOL!!!!!!!!!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Dell…that’s because the AM crew was here tonight!!! Hahaa!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Two guys the Raiders have interviewed (and worked out at least one of them) are still on the board;
Matt Tennant C Boston College
Marshall Newhouse G TCU
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Tommorow Raider remaining needs!!!
OG Mitch Pietrus is the best remaining guard and must draft player
DT Cam Thomas maybe the Raiders can package a trade and get this both guys in the fourth round
CB Thurmond should fall to 7th round if not there will be others who can play special teams and learn from Nnamdi
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:23 pm
LMAO @ Hwnrdr!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:24 pm
John Skelton
Tony Pike
Jason Fox
Kyle Calloway
Jeff Byers
Ciron Black
Mitch Petrus
Brandon Carter
Matt Tennant
Bruce Campbell
Selvish Capers
Cam Thomas
Geno Atkins
John Conner
Rashawn Jackson
Joe McKnight
Jonathan Dwyer
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
Dominique Franks
with 6 picks we should be able to get at least 3 or 4 of these players in Rounds 4-7 tomorrow. then i’ll be “geeked” like Cable …
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:25 pm
John Henderson DT jacksonville Jags availible.
Albert Heysworth DT Washington availible.
Cam Thomas DT draft availible.
GET ONE OF THESE GUYS AL!!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:26 pm
“hmmmm….Dezmond Bryant and Lamarr Houston at DT….Shaunessy and Seymour at DE
Wimbly McClain Scott LB’s
Nnamdi CJ at Corner….
Branch MM at Safety”
Yikes! That looks like a REALLY GOOD DEFENSE!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:26 pm
BBL Nation!!! I smell food!
Cam Thomas and Pietrus with a package trade can be good! Morrison and Howard both stopped Tweeting last night after McClain was selected! Who knows!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:26 pm
I am just loving how the AFC West are messing up
KC took a RB while they had other significant needs, then they took Arenas a special team player
Chargers wasted most of their picks when they traded up in the first round for a running back
Broncos what a joke enough said.
All this while the Raiders got MLB DT and OT.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Been out 4eva lol
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Hey Rockstar, If the Raiders go QB, they are going after Kafka from Northwestern.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:26 pm
bcz24 Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Someone in the organization negleted to mention to Mr. Davis that the draft started on Thursday… He is all set to draft Bruce Campbell at 8 tomorrow thinking he outsmarted the whole NFL, meanwhile he is getting him in the 4th round.
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LOL … that’s priceless. I knew there was a reason why our draft was looking so good and was actually making sense.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Or….with the Bills taking Spiller….Marshawon Lynch is still a possibility
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:27 pm
This Veldheer kid could turn out to be a helluva player. But, being a small school product, he will probably be a little bit of a developmental project. I guess they’re going to go with Khalif Barnes at RT and big Langston at RG? I was hoping fo a little more emphasis on the o-line.
I guess Bruce Campbell, Mitch Petrus and some more good O-line prospects are still available for tomorrow. So, we’ll see.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Both of the CB’c KC took are 5′8″. haha Chaz is going to jump right over thier heads LOL.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:28 pm
The only thing I don’t like about the pick is Al likes the guy.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:28 pm
John Henderson DT jacksonville Jags availible.
Albert Heysworth DT Washington availible.
Cam Thomas DT draft availible.
GET ONE OF THESE GUYS AL!!!!
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RNO: couldn’t agree more!
now that we’ve added Houston I think we can cut Joseph & Cooper without losing any sleep. we need one more guy
Kelly/Houston/Bryant/ ???
a big run clogger please
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Dirty…I know Bro but I havent seen ya 4awhile soo well I thought ,you know lol!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Alright Nation PEACE!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:29 pm
HEY HWNRDR,4EVA,RCKSTAR,ALL RAIDER FANS WORLD WIDE..PICKED UP A COUPLE LATE PICKS BY TRADING DOWN, SHOULD BE A BUSY DAT 2MORROW.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:30 pm
everybody is trading vets for 5th rounders this year.
the Raiders own 2 of them.
Hmmm….
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Dirt Lot!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:30 pm
So, Bruce Campbell still available ?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Use both 5ths for Henderson and Haynsworth! Do what ever it takes to fix the run D.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Campbell is still there
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Dirt Lot!!! Whats up? Now the AM crew has officially taken over!!! Hahaa!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:33 pm
we’ll take both Fat Albert & Jason Campbell in a package deal for a 4th rounder this year & 5th rounder NEXT year
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:34 pm
BTW Dirt Lot…did you renew yet? I got a week to think about it!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:35 pm
pleasegive me an update..
what picks do we have left?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:35 pm
# RaiderRockstar Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:33 pm
we’ll take both Fat Albert & Jason Campbell in a package deal for a 4th rounder this year & 5th rounder NEXT year
Then what are we going to do with JaWalrus, Boller, Frye, and T Kelley? LOL
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:36 pm
So many guys still availible that are known players. It seems like the Raiders always pick guys that make you scratch your head in the lower rounds. The thing about the Raiders is these are the guys that turn out to be our best picks, can’t wait until tomarrow.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:36 pm
a 4th, 2 5ths and a sixt and 2 7ths…I believe! Who you want that is left LMN?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:37 pm
presser on raiders.com just started
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:37 pm
yep we still have 6 picks left….
We thin at RB,imo…..M.Lynch and we give up the pick we got from the Bucks for tradind down a few picks and then grabbing Houston 2 !!!!!! great stuff Big Al
QB 4 the future and this Leflour (sp?) kid looksa good
maybe a Corner
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Keep Kelly! He is a good DT, its just everyone around him has either sucked or is a Rookie. At the very least he is a great back up DT or a good DE if we have some 3-4 packages.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 pm
OT’s LT M Newhouse, LT Campbell, or RT/RG Kyle Calloway, OR RT/RG C Scott would be a good pick in Round 4. A short stocky powerhouse like RB Jon Dwyer would also be a good pick
A TRADE DOWN from their 4th Round pick tomorrow would be a good move also and see if they can pick up another 6th Rounder or some teams 3rd or 4th Rounder next year.
Plenty of good O-Line prospects on the board still to do a TRADE DOWN or go with RB Dwyer or the CB from Indiana Owusu.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 pm
what are we going to do with JaWalrus, Boller, Frye, and T Kelley?
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camp fodder?
HAHA!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:39 pm
The QB the Raiders are going to draft is Kafka from Northwestern.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Lamarr Houston, 2009 Season
ll-Big Twelve Conference first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report and the San Antonio Express-News, adding second-team honors from the league’s coaches, Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Associated Press…Was named the team’s Most Productive Performer in five contests…Member of UT’s Athletic Director’s Honor Roll…Added Academic All-Big Twelve honors…Bulked up to 300 pounds during the off-season, pacing a squad that led the nation in rush defense (72.36 ypg), ranked third in total defense (251.93 ypg) and second in sacks generated (3.14 pg)…Recorded 60 tackles (40 solos) with seven sacks for minus 49 yards, 17.0 stops for losses of 69 yards (tied for sixth in the league) and 10 pressures…Deflected four passes and had two fumble recoveries…On 60 running plays directed at him, Houston held those ball carriers to 24 yards (0.40 ypc), two first downs and no touchdowns, as he killed eight scoring drives with one fourth-down and seven third-down stops…In addition to his seventeen tackles for loss, he stopped runners at the line of scrimmage for no gain ten times…Made six of his stops inside the red zone, including two on goal-line stands.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:40 pm
i’m out fellas. have a great evening!
GO RAIDERS
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Just read that… now THAT is what the doctor ordered
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:40 pm
HwnRdr..
absolutely no idea…
thanks of the update, Im totally shytfaced been drinking since before the 2nd round started, just got home…
Id like Campbell, since I dont give a flying rats a55 about Al’s picks, and Veldheer, seems to be an Al pick…
I wanted Cody, Ravens got him, now they will have an even better guy than Ngata…
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Pike, Skelton, or Kaska in Round 5.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:42 pm
He is rated 8th best OT in the draft.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:42 pm
QB compitition
Boller, Russell, Gradskowski, Losman, Frye, Kafka, Southwick, Cambell.
three guys left.
Grads, Campbell, Kafka
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Players left I’d like to see the raiders get:
Bruce campbell
mardy gilyard
mike kafka
Joe mcknight
greg hardy
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:42 pm
# RNOraiderFan Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:39 pm
The QB the Raiders are going to draft is Kafka from Northwestern.
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surely hope so, I’ve said he is the ONE since early March..
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Ravens will be scary again with that D LMN!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Im going to take a bath, then Ill be back… see ya guys..
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Who did we trade DMAC to?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Trade Russell for a chunky waterboy named Bobby.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:44 pm
HWNRDR,I HAVE NOT,KEEP GIVING THEM B.S. ABOUT 60-40 AGAINST RIGHT NOW. THIS DRAFT MIGHT CHANGE MY MIND
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:44 pm
A fat NT type like Cam Thomas will be there tomorrow as well!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Cam Thomas NT
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:45 pm
# RNOraiderFan Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Trade Russell for a chunky waterboy named Bobby.
Bobby Hill?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:45 pm
have a Most enjoyable evening NATION!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Draft Thomas or trade for Haynsworth or Henderson
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:46 pm
# DIRT-LOT FOOTBALL Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:44 pm
HWNRDR,I HAVE NOT,KEEP GIVING THEM B.S. ABOUT 60-40 AGAINST RIGHT NOW. THIS DRAFT MIGHT CHANGE MY MIND
Yup, I hear ya! That is what I was waiting for too!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:47 pm
We got 6 picks left!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:48 pm
NEW ENGLAND HAS THE RAIDERS #1 NEXT YEAR (SEYMORE) I THINK, AFEW VERY GOOD Q.B PROSPECTS WILL BE AVAILABLE.MAYBE NOW IS THE TIME 2 TRADE A VET OR TWO FOR NEXT YEAR..
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:50 pm
So for all the speculation that the Raiders were going to take Bruce Campbell in the first, they might just get him in the fourth. How ’bout that.
See Al, you don’t have to reach for the specimens…
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Cable expects Jared to compete for a starting job right away.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:51 pm
6 picks left for tomorrow. Hopefully one of them will become a starter. I’d be happy with that.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Plunketthead Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Cable expects Jared to compete for a starting job right away.
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On the right or left side?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:52 pm
I hope Jared competes, Cable himself can compete with some of the scrubs we have on the OL.
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Have a wonderful evening Raider Fans!!! Check back in tomorrow!!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:57 pm
What about Corey Wootten De?
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:58 pm
Really, really like this draft so far.
4. G Mitch Petrus
5. QB Dan LeFevor or trade pick for Jason Campbell or Troy Smith
5. CB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
6. OT Sam Young or Bruce Campbell, or C Matt Tennant
7. FB Matt Clapp
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:58 pm
why is it Al loves drafting DT’s and making them DE’s, he did it with Brayton, and it just dont work, draft proper DT’s that you will use as DTs, then you’ll stop the run, then you’ll win…
I dont care a flying rats a55 about pass-rushers… I dont want to be on the ESPN reeltape, I want to win… I dont want flashing sacks, I wnat to stop the run!!!!11
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:59 pm
crap, I still stink of cigarettes…
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:59 pm
# Plunketthead Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Cable expects Jared to compete for a starting job right away.
^^^^^^^^^
Not surprising….he was going up draft boards and supposedly the Pats liked him.
He will compete at either LT or RT. Probably more RT.
I would think Thomas, Campbell, Owasu, J Dwyer or E. Griffen will be considered….maybe even that crazy looking nasty OG from Texas Tech Carter!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:02 pm
I didnt catch the part about where. Presser was breaking up. Sounded like Cable was vauge? on exactly where
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:05 pm
He said before the draft they wanted people who contribute right away.
Tonight He also said “it is about high charector guys, chipping away at the past seven years and doing a good job of it.”
Thats why DHB went before the diva last year.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Wow, this OL we picked up was a 2009 concensus all american. Nice.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:11 pm
guys take care, im drunk, p1ssed at Al one again for effing up a great possibility, so im going to bed…
sleep tight..
AM crew take care of the Fort…
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Looking ahead at Veldheer. he is suppose to be a 1-2 year project for LEFT TACKLE. Think about that. LT is the #1 spot. He could play RT or RG as he develops. Most RGs in this league aren’t good enough to ever go to LT. When KC took Asomoah it was bad news but mr V only has to be decent as a rookie to be an upgrade over Carlisle. He’s a good pick.
MLB, DT, OL down
Center, G-T, PR/KR, QB, FB to go.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:20 pm
bcz24 Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Lamarr Houston, 2009 Season
ll-Big Twelve Conference first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report and the San Antonio Express-News, adding second-team honors from the league’s coaches, Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Associated Press…Was named the team’s Most Productive Performer in five contests…Member of UT’s Athletic Director’s Honor Roll…Added Academic All-Big Twelve honors…Bulked up to 300 pounds during the off-season, pacing a squad that led the nation in rush defense (72.36 ypg), ranked third in total defense (251.93 ypg) and second in sacks generated (3.14 pg)…Recorded 60 tackles (40 solos) with seven sacks for minus 49 yards, 17.0 stops for losses of 69 yards (tied for sixth in the league) and 10 pressures…Deflected four passes and had two fumble recoveries…On 60 running plays directed at him, Houston held those ball carriers to 24 yards (0.40 ypc), two first downs and no touchdowns, as he killed eight scoring drives with one fourth-down and seven third-down stops…In addition to his seventeen tackles for loss, he stopped runners at the line of scrimmage for no gain ten times…Made six of his stops inside the red zone, including two on goal-line stands.
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That’s especially impressive when you consider Suh and McCoy were in the conference.
I didn’t look at Houston that closely but I saw some Texas games this year and was always impressed by the dominance of its d-line and front 7 — of which Houston was a major part.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Veldheer
http://www.raidernationstation.com/draftermath
“On the limited game tape that is available of him, Veldheer looks awfully impressive really exploding into defenders and using leverage to his advantage. At 6’8”, 312lbs. he has the physique of an NFL starting tackle and the athleticism of a tight end. His fluidity of movement is effortless and he really has no difficulty staying between defenders and his quarterback on the edge.”
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:27 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
April 23rd, 2010 at 6:50 pm
priest, you want my assessment of the draft?
: nobody cares about what you think about ANYTHING DIPS++T!
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:31 pm
@134
Raiders4eve Says:
Chargers wasted most of their picks when they traded up in the first round for a running back.
I think Mathews will be a solid RB for the chargers. The Sproles/Mathews tandem could be very elusive.
April 23rd, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Chris In NY,
Why the steep drop for Campbell? I watched the link you posted, and was impressed. I thought he looked like a player. Agile, mobile and hostile, as they say.
Do you think teams are scared that he could be “artificially enhanced”? Maybe the 2nd coming of Tony Mandarich? I believe it was Dakota who posted a picture of him in his Underarmour and said “Tell me this guy isn’t on PED’s.”
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:27 pm
Look for us to grab a RB tomorrow, Cable said yesterday he wants to address the lines and RB in the draft.
So far I really like the picks, hopefully we can get a guard who can step in and start next year, along with a starting FB. My God, most of the posts today are positive, I have NEVER seen that on here before.