With the No. 106 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders selected Maxx Crosby from Eastern Michigan, and Twitter certainly had their say.
The Oakland Raiders got the party started early on Saturday, selecting Eastern Michigan edge rusher Maxx Crosby with the No. 106 overall pick. That pick was the fourth selection of the day on Day 3, and helps the Raiders continue to address a big need on their defense.
For Crosby, the Raiders are a perfect spot, as he will get the opportunity to help this team right away. Oakland was able to muster only 13 sacks as a team last season, and Crosby had 7.5 last year by himself.
This is a Raiders team that is really improving via the NFL Draft, and Crosby now joins Clelin Ferrell as edge rushers the team has brought in over the last three days. Oakland will be on the clock at No. 109 as well.
Here was the reaction on Twitter after the pick.
Staying defensive.
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) April 27, 2019
With the 106th pick, we have selected DE Maxx Crosby from @EMUFB.#RaiderNation @CrosbyMaxx pic.twitter.com/Tn2UUqrnQn
A value for sure at No. 106
Maxx Crosby, @PFF's No. 72 overall player and a favorite of @PFF_Mike's, is a value selection at the top of the fourth round.#Raiders fans are going to fall in love with this kid, for sure. https://t.co/sa3jd3tiKn
— Austin Gayle (@austingayle_) April 27, 2019
Getting praise from some big-time Raiders beat writers
Maxx Crosby is a very good athlete with solid production. Very high upside. Good pick/value in round 4.
— Ted Nguyen (@FB_FilmAnalysis) April 27, 2019
Incredible athlete
Raiders adding Maxx Crosby in round 4 is outstanding value. No. 69 overall for me. great athlete, just reign him in
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) April 27, 2019
That makes two edge rushers for the Raiders through their first five picks in the 2019 NFL Draft, as this was a position that was certainly a priority heading in. Oakland is getting better in areas of need, and you have to like this pick at No. 106 overall in the fourth round.