Raiders sign sixth-round draft pick

Las Vegas Review-Journal

May 5, 2018 - 10:11 pm

Updated May 6, 2018 - 8:38 pm

Washington's Azeem Victor smiles on the sidelines during a game against Rutgers in Seattle in 2016. (Elaine Thompson/AP)

The Oakland Raiders announced their first draft pick signing of the year Saturday, agreeing to terms with linebacker Azeem Victor on a four-year contract.

Victor was selected in the sixth round, 216th overall, out of Washington. He played in 44 games in college with 197 tackles, 3½ sacks, one interception, 10 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

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