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Raiders: Question for each defensive position group entering the 2022 summer

By Brad Weiss

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Rock Ya-Sin #26 of the Indianapolis Colts intercepts a pass in the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 22: Rock Ya-Sin #26 of the Indianapolis Colts intercepts a pass in the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 09: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 09, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 09: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 09, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) /

Raiders: Question for each defensive position group entering the 2022 summer

Defensive End: What is the ceiling for Maxx Crosby?

During the 2019 NFL Draft, the Raiders used the No. 4 overall pick on Clelin Ferrell, a national title-winning defensive end from Clemson. Ferrell was supposed to be the edge rusher that made Raiders fans forget about Khalil Mack, but in the end, he ended up being a bust, and no longer even plays the position.

In that same draft, the Raiders selected Eastern Michigan star Maxx Crosby in the fourth round, and through his first three seasons, he has become one of the best young defensive players in the NFL. Crosby plays with an incredible motor and commands double and triple-teams sometimes, but he has still racked up 25 sacks already in his career.

As a rookie, Crosby got to ten sacks, his only double-digit season so far, but what is the ceiling for him. With more talent around him, and a new scheme, he could end up being a 15-sack guy this year, and possibly make a legitimate run at the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year honor.

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