Walter

McFadden

A two-year starter at Auburn, McFadden earned All Conference honors as a senior. At just 5'10/175, he’ll be easily overmatched against NFL receivers. He does have top end speed and fluid hips, so he’s an interesting development project.

We consider Asomugha a “loss” because all signs point to him signing elsewhere. McFadden has an impressive speed-size combo at 6'0/180 with 4.3-4.4 wheels, so he’s right down Al Davis’ alley. With Stanford Routt locked in as the No. 1 corner, McFadden is setup to battle Jeremy Ware and Chris Johnson.

Brother of the Steelers’ Bryant McFadden, Walter showed elite speed, man-to-man cover ability, and ball skills as a two-year starter at Auburn. A potential draft-day steal, he’s expected to push Stanford Routt for nickel duties this year and could unseat starter Chris Johnson down the line.

McFadden, a fifth-round rookie, was playing in place of Chris Johnson (ankle). If healthy, McFadden wouldn’t be a downgrade from Johnson at all.

We thought that McFadden might end up being a steal for the Raiders and that’s exactly what it looks like so far. He’s in the mix to be in some nickel and dime packages right away.

A fifth-round pick last year, McFadden was active just four times, tallying five tackles and zero interceptions. He has supreme athleticism, but hasn’t displayed much else. Chris Johnson should start opposite Stanford Routt at cornerback for the Raiders in Week 1.

A third-round pick of the Lions in 2009, Williams notched just nine catches in 18 games before being cut in September following a brutal preseason. If he makes the team in 2012, it will be as a special teamer. The brother of Steelers CB Bryant McFadden and a former fifth-round pick, Walter has made five tackles in four career games.