LAS VEGAS — One year ago this summer, Billings native Junior Bergen and Butte's Tommy Mellott were hard at work, conditioning for college football at the University of Montana and Montana State, respectively. Saturday, they will share the same field — this time as NFL draft picks.

Chasing roster spots when the Las Vegas Raiders host the San Francisco 49ers in the second of three pre-season games, both players are competing at wide receiver and special teams. Mellott was selected by the Raiders in the sixth round, while Bergen was chosen by the 49ers in Round 7. Additionally, former Montana State defensive lineman Sebastian Valdez is vying for a position with the 49ers.

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