The Oakland Raiders have been searching for the next Cliff Branch for more than 30 years. Today, they signed a guy who possibly is even faster.
The Raiders have announced that fourth-round rookie receiver Jacoby Ford has agreed to terms. Ford, who played college football at Clemson, was once clocked at 4.126 seconds in the 40-yard dash.
He ran a “slower” 4.28-second 40 at the Scouting Combine in February.
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If Ford can run routes (other than of the 9 variety) and, you know, catch the ball, the Raiders could be continuing to move in the right direction.