TE Richard Gordon is sixth-round pick
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Saturday, April 30th, 2011 at 1:12 pm in Oakland Raiders.
Miami tight end Richard Gordon is Oakland’s sixth round pick, No. 181 overall.
Gordon visited the Raiders, according to the National Football Post, has started just 10 games in his Miami career and has a history of shoulder injuries but has a fastest time of 4.66 in the 40-yard dash and a track background in high school.
He caught 10 passes for 60 yards and has returned a punt and a few kickoffs.
The following is a report by Sporting News analyst Russ Lande:
Gordon is a four-year player & first-year starter at TE for the Hurricanes in 2010. He also contributes some on special teams. He has good size & arm length with some definite growth potential to develop for the position at the next level. He is a very good overall athlete with good speed, quickness, & agility in his play. He generally aligns as a blocker in their unbalanced formation. He is more involved in their run game, than in their pass game. He is a good position & sustain run blocker along the LOS. He shows flashes of being an
excellent finisher to the whistle. He is equally effective on the play side, as he is on the backside. He also does a good job of sustaining his blocks on the perimeter & at the 2nd level. As a receiver, he shows good quickness in his release, body control & balance in his routes, & separation quickness from M/M coverage by a LB. He has inconsistent hands & concentration with very little career production. He is primarily an outlet & underneath option, although they will try to hit him down the seam on occasion with little effectiveness.
He does not possess great elusiveness in his RAC ability. Overall, he merits strong 5th round draft consideration as a developmental #3 TE & special teams player. He has the ability to become a solid #2 TE with time, but lacks the physical & athletic upside to ever develop into a quality starting player at the NFL level. He reminds me most of former Spartan Kellen Davis [5th round-#158-CHI].
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April 30th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
REgardless of philosophy…I think we can all agree that you can’t be successful with a 29th ranked run defense unless you have an offense that is putting up 30+ per game
April 30th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
HHMMMMMMMMM
April 30th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
3rd
April 30th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
i just dont like that we didnt take advantage of the dline depth in this draft. if we took ellis with one of the 3rd rndrs i’d be okay.
April 30th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
From NFL.com
Richard Gordon (TE)
College:Miami
Conference:ACC
“OVERVIEW:__________”
April 30th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
I don’t know what’s going on with this draft. Someone please explain.
April 30th, 2011 at 1:17 pm
OK whiners & complainers, let’s see what else you can come up with for THIS pick….
April 30th, 2011 at 1:18 pm
And the Giants took Greg Jones
April 30th, 2011 at 1:18 pm
“Gordon’s career has been somewhat disappointing. He’s caught just four passes, despite being given several chances for playing time.” Hahaha, thats great! He is apparently a blocking TE, but this seems weird! ALL has him as a FA, and Virgil Green who is a 2/3 rd TE and a willing blocker is still available.. Just dumb!
April 30th, 2011 at 1:18 pm
AD cares most about CB position. He must have been beat up as a child in Bronx by a bad DT ’cause he’s still running away from DTs!
April 30th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
“University of Miami tight end Richard Gordon has visited the Oakland Raiders, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation. The 6-foot-4, 265-pounder ran the 40-yard dash in 4.66 seconds and bench pressed 225 pounds at his campus Pro Day workout. He has posted a 32 1/2 inch vertical leap and a 9-1 broad jump. Gordon has dealt with shoulder injuries in the past. He’s known as a strong blocker and special-teams contributor, returning five kickoffs for 104 yards.” National Football Post – pretty fast for a TE i guess..
April 30th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
Gordon is going to be converted to a LB. You guys just watch.
April 30th, 2011 at 1:20 pm
Hope hes a better blocker than Myers who was supposed to be a great blocking TE..
April 30th, 2011 at 1:21 pm
GUY REMEMBER WE STILL HAVE FREE AGENCY TO ADDRESS OTHER NEEDS!
April 30th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
Jerelle Powe has to be our next pick if he’s available
April 30th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
Sounds kind of like Ricky Dudley.
April 30th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
I think Moore will have better hands than our GREATEST DECOY DHB. Something tells me he’ll have a better first year too.
April 30th, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Yo whats up fellas, been following the blog a while just wanted to sign up and give a few tidbits about the U players we drafted (I live in Miami… big U fan):
DVD: He’s been pretty inconsistent his whole career in terms of production. Mel Kiper said he outperformed Brandon Harris (the CB that went to the Texans) his senior year, but that’s completely false. Almost mirroring the situation we have (or had) with Nnamdi, no one would throw to Harris’s WR and DVD would just get picked on all game long. Coverage skills are lacking, instincts are pretty good though. Upside would be that he has a pretty close resemblance to Sam Shields who plays for the Packers… aka if our coaches can coach him up he can be a solid #2.
Richard Gordon (TE) was given several opportunities to be a pass-catching TE but failed pretty hard each time. Towards the end of his Senior year he was our blocking TE and hardly did anything useful with the ball.
The one thing I think should be considered strongly is that the past 4-5 years players have underperformed at the U and over-performed in the Pros thanks to a pretty bad coaching staff. Both these guys have enough potential to be NFL players but it’s gonna depend on the staff to get the most out of them.
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Side note: Taiwan Jones? Really….?!
April 30th, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Agreed Servere,
Jerelle Powe is an absolute steal at this pick. I watched him down here in Memphis and he’s not bad at all for a big ugly from the SEC.
April 30th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
Powe will be taken before we pick next – propably best that way as well, saves us from the dissapointment from taking one more projected FA over him.. Just hope it isnt a division rival, but could see Denver or Dolts pull the trigger..
April 30th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
THIS DRAFT $UCK$!!!!!!
April 30th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
He was a Top DE coming out of High School
In 2005 was rated the No. 20 overall prospect in Florida regardless of position by Rivals.com and the No. 15 defensive end by Scout.com … Also ranked as the No. 4 prospect in Dade County by the Miami Herald, the No. 56 overall prospect by the Orlando Sentinel, the No. 16 overall prospect by the Tampa Tribune, and the No. 4 defensive end prospect in the South by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution … Chose Miami over Florida, Florida State and South Florida. Coached by Nigel Dunn.
April 30th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
I just hope we have a better free agency than our Draft!
April 30th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
Is this Effin thing over yet…?
April 30th, 2011 at 1:27 pm
Gordon is going to be converted to a LB. There’s the LB you’ve been asking for.
April 30th, 2011 at 1:27 pm
You notice that nobody else picked up Virgil Green either! That SHOULD tell you something….
April 30th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Every year we draft CB, RB, and TE. I wish we could change the trend to OL & DL…
April 30th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
16.TerrapinRaider Says:
April 30th, 2011 at 11:42 am
This guy on walterfootball is doing live grades of the draft. Interestingly he has been grading the Raiders picks very high.
My curiosity led me to check out how he is grading our competition in the AFC West – no so good. Its interesting.
http://walterfootball.com/offseason2011oak.php
Based on this guys analysis, only the Chiefs are having a comparable draft although not as good as the Raiders.
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No way. I thought this was a horrible draft by “moron” Al Davis.
Now lets proceed with decimating the credibility of Walter football by all the great fans.
April 30th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
y t f hasnt any one taken boston colleges mark herzlich.we could start this guy day 1 at weakside and hed be great value at 7 we need to take this kid
April 30th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
who knows, this draft is really giving me a head ache
April 30th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Think Palmer is going to Washington?
April 30th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Greg Jones=super steal
April 30th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
mcskinnnylegs Says:
April 30th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
y t f hasnt any one taken boston colleges mark herzlich.we could start this guy day 1 at weakside and hed be great value at 7 we need to take this kid
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his problem is he ran 4.96 for a LB. I think he is going to be a steal for someone. Dude is ferocious and may work well for a 3-4 D.
April 30th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
Has anyone noticed that Ryan Bartholomew is still on the board?
April 30th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
mark herzlich = unbelivable steal
April 30th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
I agree with them that Gordon was a terrible pick with Greg Jones, Powe, and Ian Williams on the board. What makes this worse is that Gordon isn’t even projected to be drafted. I’d rather have Virgil green
April 30th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
4.9 fine with his motor
April 30th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
mcSkinny,
I’m hearing ya. I can’t believe nobody’s drafted this guy yet. He’s an impressive indivdual and well worth the risk at this point. Hell half these late 6th/7th rounders are practice squad fillers, if they even make the squad.
Take a chance Al, trade up and draft this guy. Watching his highlights he looks like a physical player who will knock the piss out of somebody when he gets the chance.
He’s another with a 3rd rd grade who could be a steal here. And what an inspiration.
Do it Al!
April 30th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
This pick replaces Kalif Barnes {un-balanced line} should do a better job
April 30th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
not to mention ran a 4.9 1 yr(not even)off of kemo and surgery on knee it will heal
April 30th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
Good draft.We’ve addressed areas of need and got a couple ST/backup players late.
April 30th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
i would like greg mcelroy
April 30th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
i dont think we can trade that laST PICK ITS COMPENSATORY
April 30th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
yeah and Hertz is a really smart player too. Loved his hilite film (i know some of it is from 2008) and he flies at ball carriers and decimate them. If not for his cancer, he’d be a 1st rounder last year.
I watched my brother and mother go through chemo. I have NEVER heard of anyone doing chemo therapy in the morning and on the workout Bike at nite. I saw this today and have nothing but respect for this dude.
April 30th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
WHO SAID GOOD DRAFT? WTF U WATCHING
April 30th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
@IllWill: Thanks for the insight. Rod Woodson will hopefully be able to get the most out of DVD.
As for Richard Gordon, they probably liked what they saw during the workout. It’s not like any known world-beaters were still on the board.
April 30th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
Walter football is definitely taking his shots at Al Davis and deservedly so for this continuing to trade future early round picks.
I don’t like him doing that either, unless there’s something I, and everyone else is missing here.
April 30th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
ITS AN UNBELIVABLE STORY
April 30th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
at least we got wiz
April 30th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
trade our whole friggin draft next year to get andrew luck
April 30th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Powe is a projected 2nd that was still there, Ian Williams is still there after being projected for the 4th. Instead, Al takes an unknown TE who probably would have been an UDFA
April 30th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
If all these players you guys think are so great,why is that they are still there and nobody else has taken them.
April 30th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
or Patrick Devlin
April 30th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
hue on nfl net now
April 30th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
so inspiring to watch this guy.
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d81f57ead/Game-Changers-Herzlich-s-story
April 30th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
52.lefty12 Says:
April 30th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
If all these players you guys think are so great,why is that they are still there and nobody else has taken them.
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dumb doctors
April 30th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Any one seen Giant’s draft? DAMN, its a great draft! Drafting value has been good to them! Jealous!
April 30th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
hue jax is the man
April 30th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
“dumb doctors”-no dumb fans
April 30th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
I think the steelers will take Powe
April 30th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
lefty watch some tape
April 30th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Well,
I guess we’re all set.
Reece is back at FB.
Groves and Goethel will compete for the WLB spot.
Oline will look completely different.
DHB is still a starter.
April 30th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
dhb gotta go
April 30th, 2011 at 1:50 pm
herzlich twice as good as groves and goethel put together and 4x on sunday
April 30th, 2011 at 1:50 pm
LT – Veldheer
LG – Loper
C – Wiz
RG – Campbell
RT – Barksdale
I wonder what JFB will have to say about this Oline?
April 30th, 2011 at 1:51 pm
im in rhode island where he is today trust me this guy can play
April 30th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
delete loper please
April 30th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
You mean Utube highlight films,because we as fans don’t get to watch the same ‘film’ the teams get.That is why they know sooooo much more than fans.
April 30th, 2011 at 1:54 pm
David Says:
April 30th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
Walter football is definitely taking his shots at Al Davis and deservedly so for this continuing to trade future early round picks.
I don’t like him doing that either, unless there’s something I, and everyone else is missing here.
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Ithink Mr. Davis didn’t mind giving up a 2012 2nd rd pick because maybe the Raiders will recieve 2 3rd rd compensatory picks for Nnamdi and Gallery when they leave for free agency.
lefty12 Says:
April 30th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
If all these players you guys think are so great,why is that they are still there and nobody else has taken them.
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EXACTLY!!!!!!!!
April 30th, 2011 at 1:56 pm
cant wait till that kid proves every 1 wrong few years from now
April 30th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
that oline is ok…..but in free agency jhill we will get two vets to be in between them youngins
April 30th, 2011 at 1:58 pm
29th in run defense and Al standing pat. Why couldn’t they medicate him for the weekend? Draft is a C- at best. Way to go, old geezer!
April 30th, 2011 at 1:59 pm
http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Select-DB-Chimdi-Chekwa/5ac67f57-82f7-4233-879a-f6e675c9ef83
take a look at the pics
April 30th, 2011 at 1:59 pm
KC with Powe – they have had a good draft this year, too bad! They have really beefed up their defense! Dolts has not however, thats good!
April 30th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
45.mcskinnnylegs Says:
April 30th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
WHO SAID GOOD DRAFT? WTF U WATCHING
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Wiz 2 grades as an A. Rated by most as the # 1 center in the draft; a position in sore need for Raiders.
Denarius Moore is a big time steal and a major coup. I’ve watched him for 4 years and this guy is the real deal. 2nd best avg yds per catch in the nation with sub par QB’s at Tennessee; not to mention 3 different coaches. Watch some film on this guy and you’ll be impressed. He was projected 3rd round at the least and we got him in the 5th.
You have to agree that we need help at WR, or does anyone really believe Chaz Schilens will stay healthy.
April 30th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
75.David Says:
April 30th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
45.mcskinnnylegs Says:
April 30th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
WHO SAID GOOD DRAFT? WTF U WATCHING
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Wiz 2 grades as an A. Rated by most as the # 1 center in the draft; a position in sore need for Raiders.
Denarius Moore is a big time steal and a major coup. I’ve watched him for 4 years and this guy is the real deal. 2nd best avg yds per catch in the nation with sub par QB’s at Tennessee; not to mention 3 different coaches. Watch some film on this guy and you’ll be impressed. He was projected 3rd round at the least and we got him in the 5th.
You have to agree that we need help at WR, or does anyone really believe Chaz Schilens will stay healthy.
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Whatever you say, Mel Jr. On to the Super Bowl, right?
April 30th, 2011 at 2:08 pm
I suppose Al either likes that practice squad guy we signed last year who was a NT or he will wait until FA begins and sign Blaine Sumner. By not selecting a LB means they must like Travis Goethel alot
April 30th, 2011 at 2:08 pm
Well, at least now we will be able to compare Richard Gordon to Virgil Green as he is in Denver, really hope we win this comparison, but doubt it..
April 30th, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Chaz is a non factor and Moore will be on practice squad
April 30th, 2011 at 2:12 pm
@Bauce Rules, which practice squad guy? Kellen Heard? – he was picked up by the Bills..
April 30th, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Im rather amazed we didnt address future for front 7……i guess when market opens Al will find someone. Hey at least we got two oline starters….i hope
April 30th, 2011 at 2:13 pm
Well damn Harder i stand corrected…..Blaine Sumner it is I guess
April 30th, 2011 at 2:16 pm
Think they did like him though, but Practice Squad is an open market.. Blaine Sumner, how is he? Dont know him..
April 30th, 2011 at 8:06 pm
Van Dyke: Richard Gordon, he’s a freak, man; he reminds me of Antonio Gates. We do one-on-ones, the safeties can’t guard him so the corners go against him. So he’s a great guy, good athlete, hard worker, so I’m glad he’s a part of our team.