Slade Norris

Defensive end Slade Norris joined the Oakland Raiders after being selected in the 4th round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He had previously played for the Oregon State Beavers, where he made 19 sacks over the course of his career, the 4th highest career total in the school's history.OSU Beavers: Slade Norris Selected by the Oakland Raiders in the 4th Round (April 26, 2009)

In the first-round of the 2009 draft, the Raiders picked up Darrius Heyward-Bey, a wide receiver who formerly played for the University of Maryland Terrapins. He was the first wide receiver to be chosen in the 2009 draft, and proved a controversial pick, as he beat out celebrated wide receivers Michael Crabtree and Jeremy Maclin some felt he was chosen only for his speed.Baltimore Sun: Raiders pick speedy Heyward-Bey (April 26, 2009) The Raiders also selected safety Michael Mitchell in the 2nd round, defensive end Matt Shaughnessy in the 3rd round and wide receiver Louis Murphy along with Norris in the 4th.

Norris is one of four OSU players moving to the NFL in the 2009 Draft. This marks the most players moving to the NFL from the school in a single year since 2004. Victor Butler, another defensive linemen from the Beavers, was picked up by the Dallas Cowboys, also in the 4th round.OSU Beavers: Slade Norris Selected by the Oakland Raiders in the 4th Round (April 26, 2009) Additionally, offensive lineman Andy Levitre went to the Buffalo Bills in the 2nd round and cornerback Keenan Lewis was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers as the 32nd pick in the 3rd round.