Brentson Buckner doesn’t care what outsiders think because he knows the Oakland Raiders ended up with the best man for the job.
The Raiders selected Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell with the fourth overall pick in the first round of Thursday’s NFL Draft. Head coach Jon Gruden and GM Mike Mayock have said they want players who are not only great players but good people.
Buckner, the Raiders’ defensive line coach, says Ferrell fits that description.
“He’s a great player, an accomplished college guy. He’s big, fast, athletic,” Buckner told TigerNet. “He fits a need that we needed on the team.