By "AP"

Off-Season 2231 (Oakland) - The Raiders have designated OL Nathan Howard, selected with the 1st overall pick in the 2226 draft, guaranteeing him 12.000 annually.

'Nathan is a big man, and he's a champion. We're excited about him anchoring our offensive line for years to come,' commented Raiders' GM Todd Ricotta in a statement issued this morning from team headquarters.