Maxx Crosby Was 'Begging' Raiders to Draft Jalen Carter
Summary
Maxx Crosby, a star player for the Las Vegas Raiders, encouraged his team to draft Jalen Carter in the 2023 NFL Draft. Carter was picked 9th by the Philadelphia Eagles and has since become a top NFL defensive player.Key Facts
- Jalen Carter was selected 9th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2023 NFL Draft.
- The Las Vegas Raiders picked Tyree Wilson at number 7, just before Carter was chosen.
- Carter finished second in the Defensive Rookie of the Year voting in his first season.
- He has been selected twice for the Pro Bowl, an all-star game for NFL players.
- Carter signed a four-year contract extension worth $152 million with the Eagles.
- Maxx Crosby said he was "begging and pleading" the Raiders to draft Carter.
- Former Raiders coach Rod Marinelli also pushed the team daily to pick Carter.
- Crosby praised Carter’s strength and aggressive playing style, calling him very disruptive.
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