Branch

Today’s Sacramento Bee is reporting that the Raiders have come to terms with fourth-round draft pick corner back Tyvon Branch. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Branch is from UConn, and reports say he is expected to help on special teams as a gunner and possibly as the primary kickoff returner.  Here is the rundown on Branch from NFL.com:

Overview

Despite his impressive 40 time and success as a kick returner, Branch struggles changing directions. An instinctive, physical defensive back, Branch is best suited to playing cornerback in a two-deep scheme or making the transition to free safety. A team leader, Branch was responsible for the secondary calls from his cornerback position - a role usually reserved for safeties.

High School

Earned second-team All-State honors…Named second-team All-Central New York and second-team All-Area…Saw action at both tailback and outside linebacker for the Northstars…Won the 2004 National Indoor Track Championship in the 60 meters (6.82)…Named the Gatorade New York State Track Athlete of the Year…Finished first in the state in both the 100 and 200 meters as a senior…Has run a 10.60 in the 100 meter dash.