Maxx Crosby NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Oakland Raiders' Pick

STRENGTHS

—High-upside prospect with the athleticism and production to encourage teams to gamble on his potential.

—Beat up tackles on inside and outside rush moves and is a creative rusher with his use of speed.

—Long-armed and uses arms well to create separation in the run and pass game.

—Has the overall athleticism to shake blockers in space and will crossface with adequate quickness.

—Runs down the ball consistently and has open-field speed.

WEAKNESSES

—Needs to add functional strength and more bulk to his frame. Lean, linear prospect.

—Play strength is way below average; will be tagged as a developmental project over immediate contributor.

—Dominated smaller-school competition and hasn't been tested by elite blockers.

—Gets caught standing up out of his stance, which is disastrous for a small-chested defender.

—Hasn't shown a thorough arsenal of pass-rush moves and tries to always win with speed.

OVERALL

Maxx Crosby offers a blank canvas for NFL teams to develop, but because of that, he will need one or two seasons of work from coaches and the strength staff. His long build and lean frame offer room for added strength, which is what teams will want. If he can realize his potential, Crosby has future starter tools.

GRADE: 5.40 (ROUND 6 — BACKUP CALIBER)

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