Maxx Crosby was an absolute revelation for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2019 as he became one of the few bright spots on a struggling defense. The fourth round pick out of Eastern Michigan was one of the steals of the 2019 NFL Draft and had a legitimate case for the Defensive Rookie of the Year award. The award was given to 49ers DE Nick Bosa, likely due to San Francisco’s overall success but Crosby was a worthy candidate.
Crosby grew in to his role as the season progressed as he went from bit player to full-time starter in Week 8 and his numbers followed suit.