McFadden Signs $60M Deal

Darren McFadden, who the Raiders drafted with their first round pick has signed a six-year rookie contract worth up to $60 million with about $26 million guaranteed. McFadden ran for 4,590 yards and 41 touchdowns in three seasons with the Razorbacks, averaging 5.8 yards per carry. Though the Raiders were loaded with running backs, they decided McFadden’s talents were too big to pass up with the fourth overall pick.