Guard Denver Kirkland

ALAMEDA, Calif. – The Oakland Raiders have signed G Denver Kirkland to the active roster, the club announced Wednesday.

Joining the active roster from the practice squad, Kirkland was originally signed by the Raiders as an undrafted free agent in May 2016. He was with the team through training camp before being waived on Sept. 3, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.

The 6-foot-4, 335-pound Kirkland played three years at Arkansas, appearing in 38 games with 34 starts at guard and tackle. He was named to the All-SEC Third Team by Phil Steele as a junior in 2014.