UDRFA RG Alex Parsons - USC Signs With The Oakland Raiders

by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Apr 24, 2010 6:22 PM PDT

The Oakland Raiders surprised many in the Raider Nation by not drafting a Guard in the draft. While they continued to take DBs they did not take a guard.

I just found out that Alex Parsons - RG - USC has signed with the Oakland Raiders.

Parsons can play any position on the Offensive Line and many in Oakland are hoping that he can push Cooper Carlisle right away.

He also has experience on Special Teams, which will work in his favor. At 6-4 309, he projects as a good fit for Tom Cable's zone blocking scheme. He is probably also a favorite of Al's as he runs a consistent 4.93 40. He was projected to go in the 7th round in this deep draft and I am happy that he is aboard.

From CBS:

04/02/2010 - PRO DAY RESULTS: USC had no shortage of elite prospects at its pro day on Wednesday outdoors on FieldTurf. All 32 teams had representatives in attendance, including Panthers coach John Fox and mutliple offensive and defensive coordinators. G Alex Parsons (6-3 1/2, 305) had a 4.93-average 40, a 26 1/2-inch vertical, an 8-10 broad jump, a 4.55 short shuttle, a 7.67 three-cone drill and 25 bench press reps. - Gil Brandt, NFL.com

This UDRFA signing period has been amazing so far and it continues to get better.

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Alex Parsons

http://www.usctrojans.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/parsons_alex00.html

Cable was right i guess. getting OL.

by patriotguy2 on Apr 24, 2010 6:27 PM PDT reply actions

more stuff

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1117499

by patriotguy2 on Apr 24, 2010 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Very cool and patient selections, quick and decisive choices - value with every pick and foresight for the aftermath

by Sons-of-Blanda on Apr 24, 2010 6:27 PM PDT reply actions

two more..andre anderson and brashton satele

It is all about coming together as a team. At the end of the day, the team is all we have. - T. Branch 10-14-09

by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Apr 24, 2010 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions

I feel like Colt McCoy at Christmas - the presents keep coming

by Sons-of-Blanda on Apr 24, 2010 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Anderson is a RB who ran for 1,000 yards at Tulane and was an Academic AA

Satele is a hybrid DE/MLB who has been hurt early and often.

It is all about coming together as a team. At the end of the day, the team is all we have. - T. Branch 10-14-09

by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Apr 24, 2010 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions

by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Apr 24, 2010 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Haters are like todays republican party, they whine and complain without offering and idea or solution. It's once in a blue moon one comes a long and is worth listening to

by dubzfan on Apr 24, 2010 6:46 PM PDT reply actions