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Oakland Raiders rookies contributing in a big way in 2019

By Nick Ellis

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)
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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LINCOLN, NE – OCTOBER 10: Running back Alec Ingold #45 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs over defensive end Jack Gangwish #95 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during their game at Memorial Stadium on October 10, 2015 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Eric Francis/Getty Images)
LINCOLN, NE – OCTOBER 10: Running back Alec Ingold #45 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs over defensive end Jack Gangwish #95 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during their game at Memorial Stadium on October 10, 2015 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Eric Francis/Getty Images) /

Alec Ingold

Heading into training camp, the Oakland Raiders figured that they would once again roll with Keith Smith as the team’s starting fullback. However, Gruden and Mayock brought in Alec Ingold in a depth role for the summer, and after interacting with him during the Senior Bowl, they knew they liked something about the kid.

With Smith struggling to stay healthy, Ingold got a golden opportunity during the preseason, and took control of the starting job. Now, after five weeks in the NFL, Ingold has become the perfect fullback for this offense, showing he can get in there and make some devastating blocks, freeing fellow rookie Josh Jacobs.

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The bottom line is, the Raiders are building up this roster the right way, capitalizing on solid draft picks, and even bringing in young rookies via free agency. This is a team that has shocked the NFL landscape so far during the 2019 NFL season, and with all of this young talent on the team moving forward, they have the opportunity to be good for a long time.

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