The Oakland Raiders completely overhauled the tight end position this offseason by adding veteran free agent Lee Smith, 3rd round draft pick Clive Walford, and undrafted free agent Gabe Holmes, who joined returning veterans Mychal Rivera and Brian Leonhardt.
These five players will be battling it out not only roster spots, but playing time, when the season rolls around. According to Head Coach Jack Del Rio and tight ends coach Bobby Johnson, Walford can do it all – block and catch. By all accounts, his game speed is faster than his timed speed.