LE: Was it a surprise when the Raiders drafted you?
DP: “Looking back on it I tell people this, it was a surprise but when I thought about it – it really wasn’t. I talked to the Raiders once pre-draft, post-Combine. I thought other teams were more interested, but seeing what Coach Carroll likes in his defensive backs, in hindsight it wasn’t a surprise at all. But I am very thankful to be in this position, learning from a guy like Coach Carroll, learning from a guy like Coach [Joe] Woods. I couldn’t have landed in more perfect spot for someone like me.”