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Raiders: Revisiting the 2019 NFL Draft class and where they stand

By Alexander Monfreda

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Running back Josh Jacobs shakes hands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Oakland Raiders with pick 24 on day 1 of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Running back Josh Jacobs shakes hands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Oakland Raiders with pick 24 on day 1 of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /
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Aug 14, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) looks on during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

How is Ferrell doing since?

Unfortunately for the man who now wears #99, his last season was a result of the then defensive coordinator Gus Bradley not knowing what to do with him. Ferrell saw his snap percentage drop from the 60s, all the way down to 24%. As a result, he found himself with just 1.5 sacks and 14 total tackles.

The most unfortunate event that unfolded for Ferrell was the development of another 2019 draft pick, Maxx Crosby. Along with Yannick Ngakoue becoming a Raider in 2021, playing time was scarce for the former Clemson Tiger.

With Crosby making the Pro Bowl and Yannick being a Pro Bowl alternative, it doesn’t appear to be changing any time soon, either. At least, not from the edge position he was originally drafted as.

The best hope for him to see time on the field is returning to that interior role he played so often his rookie year. With Las Vegas currently only having 1 defensive tackle under contract for the 2020 season, who knows; Maybe that card is in his future.

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