A transcript of a conference call with Raiders fifth-round pick Neiron Ball (No. 161) as furnished by the club
Q: Did you know that the Raiders were interested?
Ball: “Yes, I used to talk with the linebackers coach [Sal Sunseri] and the special teams coach [Brad Seely] all the time.”
Q: Talk about what it means to be drafted after all that you’ve been through.
Ball: “Man, it means a lot. It’s definitely a dream come true and man, I just feel like I’m just so blessed. I can’t really explain the feeling that I’m going through right now.