Oakland Raiders rookies contributing in a big way in 2019

By Nick Ellis | Oct 13, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 29: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Oakland Raiders forces a fumble from Parris Campbell #15 of the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 22: Clelin Ferrell #96 of the Oakland Raiders bobbles a blocked pass while Ameer Abdullah #31 of the Minnesota Vikings watches in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

Clelin Ferrell

The Raiders used the fourth overall pick of the draft on Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell, in hopes that he would turn the defensive line around. The Raiders defensive line has improved a ton this season, but not much credit can be given to Ferrell.

Ferrell has not played awful by any means, but he has not played like a top-four pick so far. Ferrell started his career off hot in Week 1, as he recorded his first career sack on Joe Flacco, as well as having two QB hits and a tackle for a loss.

Since Week 1, Ferrell has been someone silent, as he has ten total tackles, two tackles for a loss, and one sack after playing four games. It is way too early to say that Ferrell was a waste of a pick, especially considering Khalil Mack did not record his first sack until late in his rookie season, but Ferrell needs to step his play up big time once he returns from injury.

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