The Oakland Raiders brought in 10 new players through the NFL Draft, and each pick will be looking to find their role this offseason leading up to the 2015 campaign. As they get to work, we'll take a look at how they fit in with their new team. Today's draftee is third-round pick Clive Walford.

Player: Clive Walford

Position: Tight end

How he fits: The Raiders grabbed their biggest weapon for quarterback Derek Carr with the fourth overall pick, but there's nothing like having a big, athletic tight end and that's what Oakland got with Walford in the third round. At 6-foot-4, 251 pounds, Walford has the ability to get down the field and make catches in traffic using his big frame to shield defenders. Walford was arguably the most productive tight end coming out of college, catching 44 passes for 676 yards and seven touchdowns.

How Miami's Clive Walford compares to other top #NFLDraft TE prospects @OGSlick_46 pic.twitter.com/zDOPxANWPO — Kyle Alcott (@KyleJAlcott) April 24, 2015



The above graphic might be confusing, but the biggest thing to take from it is that Walford was the only tight end to rank in the 87th percentile or better in touchdowns, receptions, yards and yards per catch. While he's thought to not have elite athleticism for the NFL, he's proven capable of being a strong pass catcher.

Walford has been improving as a blocker, and the Raiders loved his versatility. He can line up all over the field as a receiver or even in the backfield as an H-back, leading general manager Reggie McKenzie to call him "pretty much the total package." With that, he'll pair nicely with current tight end Mychal Rivera to create mismatches in two tight end sets.

When will he start? Rivera, a three-year vet, has had a solid first two seasons with the Raiders and will likely enter 2015 as the starter after catching 58 passes for 534 yards and four touchdowns in 2014. However, first-year offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave likes to use two tight ends often, so Walford should still get plenty of snaps. Oakland also brought in five-year veteran Lee Smith through free agency, but he was primarily a run blocker in Buffalo, having caught 20 passes in his first four seasons.