Oakland Raiders: DB Walter McFadden added in the 5th round
NEW YORK – The Oakland Raiders went with Walter McFadden, defensive back out of Auburn, in the 5th round (138th overall).
The Silver & Black immediately rushed the pick in once they were up and settled on the left cornerback from the Tigers. The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted McFadden’s brother –Bryant – in 2005, starting at cornerback for them during their Super Bowl before departing to Arizona in 2009.
McFadden earned the starting position at Auburn during his junior season and three of his nine interceptions went for scores, including a school record 100-yarder against Northwestern in the 2010 Outback Bowl.
McFadden played in 49-games at Auburn, starting his final 25 contests at left cornerback. In 2009, he was an All-SEC first team selection, while also adding All-American honorable mention from the NFL Draft Report.
At 5’10, 181 pounds, McFadden is expected to fight for a roster spot against the likes of Stanford Routt on a young and talented Raiders secondary.
