Darren McFadden burst through the middle during a drill and slowed up as he reached the secondary only to be scolded by offensive coordinator Greg Knapp for not running hard for 40 yards.

Darren McFadden's spot on the Oakland roster was assured the minute the Raiders used the No. 4 overall pick on him in last month's draft.

Two numbers tell you all you need to know about the Raiders’ draft: 4.33 and 79. The first is Darren McFadden’s time in the 40-yard dash; the second is Al Davis’ age in July.

It’s Sept. 14, second week of the NFL season — the Raiders are at Kansas City. Fourth quarter, 2:44 left, Oakland trails 24-20 and has a fourth down and 1 at the K.C. 37. A field goal does no good. Lane Kiffin sends Darren McFadden, his 6-foot-2, 215-pound prized rookie running back, into the middle of the line looking for a first down.

Teams picking near the top of the NFL draft normally have plenty of needs.

If Darren McFadden is there when the Raiders’ turn comes up in the first round of the NFL draft Saturday, bet that Al Davis will grab him.