TODD WATKINS

WIDE RECEIVER
NO: 19
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 190
Birth date: 06/22/1983
Hometown: San Diego, CA
College: Brigham Young University (BYU)
Acquired: Claimed off waivers February 13, 2008

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RONALD CURRY

WIDE RECEIVER
No: 89
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 210
Birth date: 05/28/1979
College: North Carolina
Acquired: Selected in the 7th round (235th overall) of the 2002 NFL Entry Draft  

 Ronald Curry went from the practice squad, to being a key cog in the Oakland Raiders offense. Upon entering the league, Curry had no position which to latch on to, so the Silver & Black utilized him as a scout quarterback, on special teams as a returner, with some brief glimpses in the secondary as well, in order to take advantage of the great athleticism he possessed.
 In 2003, …

JOHNNIE LEE HIGGINS

WIDE RECEIVER
NO: 15
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 185
Birth date: 09/08/1983
Hometown: Sweeny, TX
College: University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
Acquired: The final pick in the third round (#99) of the 2007 NFL Draft

Johnnie Lee Higgins was drafted by the Raiders in the third round of the 2007 NFL Entry Draft as a tremendous athlete with a history of solid production and higher expectations. The Raiders felt highly enough of Higgins to make him a first day draft choice in the hopes he would solidify the slot position and provide a spark to …

OREN O’NEAL 

FULLBACK  
No: 46
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 245
Birth date: 09/08/1983
College: Arkansas State
Acquired: Selected in the 6th round (175th overall) of the 2007 NFL Entry Draft  

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SHANE LECHLER

PUNTER 
No: 9
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 225
Birth date: 08/07/1976
College: Texas A&M
Acquired: Selected in the 5th round (142nd overall) of the 2000 NFL Entry Draft  
Pro Bowl Selections: 2001, 2004, 2007
NFL All-Pro Selections: 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007

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JUSTIN FARGAS

RUNNING BACK
No: 25
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 220
Birth date: 01/25/1980
College: USC
Acquired: Selected in the 3rd round (96th overall) of the 2003 NFL Entry Draft

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TOMMY KELLY

DEFENSIVE TACKLE
No: 93
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 300
Birth date: 12/27/1980
College: Mississippi State
Acquired: Signed as an undrafted free agent in 2004

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TONY STEWART

TIGHT END
No: 86
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 260
Birth date: 08/09/1979
College: Penn State
Acquired: Signed as an unrestricted free agent on March 10, 2007

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THOMAS HOWARD

LINEBACKER
No: 53
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 240
Birth date: 07/14/1983
College: UTEP
Acquired: Selected in the 2nd round (38th overall) of the 2006 NFL Entry Draft

The Oakland Raiders catapulted Thomas Howard into the starting weak side linebacker spot during his rookie season and since, he has started 31-of-32 career contests.

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WILL BUCHANON

WIDE RECEIVER
No: 83
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 190
Birth date: 04/05/1983
College: USC
Acquired: Reserve/Future signing on 1/11/2008

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