Former Connell star Spencer Hadley signs with Raiders

Former Connell football star Spencer Hadley signed a free-agent contract with the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday.

Hadley, who signed with the New Orleans Saints back in May, had a standout four-year career at BYU. The 6-foot-1, 227-pound backer played in 43 games with 149 tackles, 4 1/2 sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries. His senior season was cut short by a knee injury.

He was part of a Connell program that finished second in state back-to-back years in 2006 and ’07.

The Raiders also signed safety Larry Asante. To make room, the team waived/injured safety Shelton Johnson and linebacker Marshall McFadden.

This story was originally published August 6, 2014 at 8:34 PM with the headline "Former Connell star Spencer Hadley signs with Raiders."