via www.beloit.edu
As expected, Reggie McKenzie and the Raiders wasted no time once the draft ended in moving on undrafted free agents. Among them, 6'3", 238lb. TE Derek Carrier from Beloit college. These stories from fellow SB Nation affiliates report interest in the Wisconsin native from teams like the Broncos, Jaguars, and Seahawks, but it appears the Raiders have won his services for now. Here's a link to the Beloit Buccaneers Athletics page with a profile.
Hit the jump for more on Carrier, Brandon Carswell, and Thomas Mayo.
Another small school recruit, among his NFL size and speed profile, Carrier boasts experience playing some HB, FB and WR as well as TE. He has some impressive measurables from his pro day:
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Combine Invite: Height: 6033 Weight: 238 40 Yrd Dash: 20 Yrd Dash: 10 Yrd Dash: |
225 Lb. Bench Reps: Vertical Jump: Broad Jump: 20 Yrd Shuttle: 3-Cone Drill: |
Dates: 03/07/12@Wisconsin Height: 6033 Weight: 238 40 Yrd Dash: 4.50 20 Yrd Dash: 2.53 10 Yrd Dash: 1.57 |
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 15 Vertical Jump: 38 Broad Jump: 10'02" 20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.08 3-Cone Drill: 6.65 |
| 40 Time Range: 4.50-4.52 | |||
and some background and video links from NFLdraftscout.com HERE
WR Brandon Carswell out of Southern California is also one of the new UDFAs, who checks in at 6'1, 201 lbs. A senior entering this year's talent pool, originally from Milpitas, CA, Carswell has 46 receptions and 386 yards with two TDs in 35 games over 4 years with the Trojans. Carswell brings special teams skills to the mix as well, with experience returning briefly over his college career. NFLdraftscout.com has him turning in a 4.47 40 time.
Carrier image via Beloit Buccaneers Athletics page.
Another decent sized receiver in Thomas Mayo, 6.2 205 lb. out of California (PA), with the following results at his pro day, also from CBS NFLdraftscout.com:
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Combine Results
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Pro Day Results
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Combine Invite: Height: 6014 Weight: 205 40 Yrd Dash: 20 Yrd Dash: 10 Yrd Dash: |
225 Lb. Bench Reps: Vertical Jump: Broad Jump: 20 Yrd Shuttle: 3-Cone Drill: |
Dates: 03/13/12 Height: 6014 Weight: 205 40 Yrd Dash: 4.53 20 Yrd Dash: 2.62 10 Yrd Dash: 1.59 |
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 15 Vertical Jump: 39 Broad Jump: 10'01" 20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.61 3-Cone Drill: 7.10 |
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40 Time Range: 4.52-4.56
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here's a link to the source with some background info on Mayo.
The increase to 90 players allowed per team to enter camp this season will see teams working hard acquiring potential players to improve rosters or possibly just round out practice squads with the draft complete.


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