Watching Maxx Crosby go from being a fourth-round pick to a two-time Pro Bowler has been one of the best storylines to watch over the last four years as a Las Vegas Raiders fan. Not only is he a homegrown talent who went from a lesser-known NFL Draft prospect to an NFL star, but he’s also overcome adversity off the field to add even more inspiration to his story.
Crosby has brought a sense of pride to Raider Nation and the rest of the league is starting to take notice. Current NFL Media personality and 13-year NFL veteran Jason McCourty recently listed his favorite player to watch for all 32 teams in the league and listed Crosby as his choice for Las Vegas, citing the four-year veteran’s on- and off-the-field success as reasons why:
Mad Maxx is a nightmare off the edge in the Raiders’ front, fresh off a career-best 12.