Raiders Bolster Offensive Line with Guard Spencer Burford

Henderson, Nev. – The Las Vegas Raiders have added to their offensive line, signing unrestricted free agent guard Spencer Burford on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Burford joins the Raiders after four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.

Burford’s Career Overview

The 6-foot-4, 300-pound offensive lineman was originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round (134th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft. Throughout his career, Burford has appeared in 56 games, making 38 starts. Pro-Football-Reference provides detailed career statistics.

Burford demonstrated consistent starting ability early in his career, with 29 starts in his first two seasons. In 2025, he started nine games at left guard for the 49ers before being placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury suffered in Week 2 against the Novel Orleans Saints. Raiders.com reported his activation from injured reserve on November 1, 2025, ahead of the team’s Week 9 game against the New York Giants.

Collegiate Career at UTSA

Prior to his NFL career, Burford excelled at the University of Texas-San Antonio (UTSA). He played in 45 games with 43 starts over four seasons (2018-2021). As a senior in 2021, he played a key role in UTSA’s 12-2 record and Conference USA championship victory. Burford was recognized for his performance with three All-Conference USA selections during his collegiate career.

Player Profile

Born July 19, 2000, in San Antonio, Texas, Burford brings a blend of experience and potential to the Raiders’ offensive line. Wikipedia details his physical attributes, listing his height as 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) and weight as 300 lb (136 kg).