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Darren McFadden (born August 27, 1987 in North Little Rock, Arkansas) is an American football running back for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Raiders fourth overall in the 2008 NFL Draft after playing college football at Arkansas. McFadden, known by his friends as D-Dawg, was a two-time All-American[1][2] tailback for the University of Arkansas. McFadden became the first sophomore to win the Doak Walker Award in 2006[3], and joined Ricky Williams as only the second two-time winner after taking home the award again in 2007.[4] McFadden also won the 2007 Walter Camp Award[5] as the nation's best player and was also the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy two years in a row in 2006 and 2007 and is the only two time runner up in history. Pre-draft At the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on February 24, 2008, McFadden ran an official 4.33 40-yard dash, which was second among all running backs at the combine.[20] McFadden also reportedly scored a 17 on the Wonderlic exam.[21] McFadden's selection number in the draft was subject to varying speculation. He has been criticized for possible character concerns that stem from two nightclub altercations and the hiring of a lawyer to handle his paternity problems. McFadden is expecting a potential child later this year, as one of two paternity tests came back negative, with the other test results due sometime in mid-April.[21] Oakland Raiders McFadden was drafted by the Oakland Raiders with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. The Raiders signed McFadden to a six-year, $60 million contract which includes $26 million in guarantees. Negotiation was completed quickly by the team in fear of a contract holdout as occurred with quarterback JaMarcus Russell in 2007.[22] At training camp, McFadden impressed Raiders coach Lane Kiffin with his ability to take instructions once and seamlessly incorporating them into his game. Media observers consider McFadden the most complete Raiders rookie at this stage since Marcus Allen.[23] McFadden scored his first professional touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 14, 2008, his second NFL game, in which he gained 164 yards on 21 carries.[24]