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Hawthorne

Hawthorne was a failed marijuana test away from being a first day draft pick. Now he’s a sixth-round cut with a highly uncertain future in football.

The Ted Washington-wannabe can learn from the best. All the Raiders rookies are signed in time for camp.

DL Tommy Kelly, T Brad Lekkerkerker, FB John Paul Foschi and WR/TE James Adkisson were also exclusive-rights free agents and tendered.

Hawthorne, a possible successor to Ted Washington, had first round grades from some teams before a positive marijuana test sent his stock spiraling. Shocking that the Raiders took the chance.

Hawthorne could end up third behind Warren Sapp and Tommy Kelly. He certainly has the tools.

Odd timing, though Hawthorne has participated in early training camp. He lined up with the first-team defense on Tuesday.

Hawthorne, a former sixth-round pick with supposed “first-round talent,” had 13 tackles last season. Lee was surprisingly often used in 2006

The former Wisconsin standout has been on Oakland’s practice squad.

Hawthorne, perhaps the biggest run stuffer in the draft, hoped to be drafted late in the first round. He was known for taking plays off, laziness, and late-night snacking at Wisconsin. The other three prospects were not day one possibilities.