Before Maxx Crosby was a household name and the face of the Raiders organization, he was a new rookie looking to make his mark with the Oakland Raiders. Crosby was drafted by the Raiders in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Coming out of college, Crosby was not a top college prospect. Not even at the defensive end position was Crosby seen as a player who could have the impact he has now on NFL defenses. Many did not even know who he was. Dec 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field after loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Crosby Just Needed a Chance This was a player out of Eastern Michigan, looking to make his dream come true and show whoever took a chance on him that they were going to get the best out of him. The Raiders took a chance on the kid from a small MAC school.…