Oakland Raiders Draft Clive Walford: JBB Staff Reaction
By Chase Ruttig
Nov 22, 2014; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end Clive Walford (46) runs with the ball as Virginia Cavaliers safety Anthony Harris (8) chases in the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. The Cavaliers won 30-13. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Rory Anderson (Staff Writer, JBB Podcast Co-host)
Going against the grain Reggie decides to go after a solid all around tight end prospect in Clive Walford. This is a fantastic choice for the Raiders and he will instantly produce for this offense
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He can be better as a blocker but in terms of what the Raiders need he blocks well enough to be more than a one trick pony.
The Raiders still have some big holes to fill especially at right guard and edge rusher but this is a quality pick to add more weapons for Carr.