Taiwan Jones proud to be a Raider on many levels

[Imasmashu]

Suiting up in the Silver & Black is a dream come true for Bay Area native Taiwan Jones.

"[You feel] so fortunate to get drafted in your home town," Jones said.

And being a native of Oakland has made one of the Raiders' most recent community outreach projects that much more meaningful to Jones, who is a product of the Oakland Unified School System.

Taiwan Jones proud to be a Raider on many levels

[MileHighRaider]

Great story. Hope he's a big contributor this year.

Thanks Smash.

[milo_s_thomas]

Good for him. I hope takes advantages of his opportunities this year.

[Imasmashu]

I think the Raiders have a good running back commitee...including fullbacks n tight ends. This should be interesting

[Naphtali]

I dont agree, we have all similar type backs with RUNDMC being the apex of the group, we need power back type like BUsh, but college doesn't really produce those types of backs anymore. Blount and Bush are like the last of the dieing breed