Everyone loves late-round draft steals.
But it’s not always easy to accomplish. For every Maxx Crosby, there are a dozen Day 3 picks who flame out.
A recent X post by NFL Researcher shows how difficult it is to score big on players drafted from rounds four through seven.
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The formula was players who were drafted in the final four rounds in the past five season to start 10 plus games in the 2025 season. Here is the list:
So, it shows, it can be difficult to turn late-round picks into solid starters.
Let’s see how the Raiders’ 2025 third-day picks develop.
In other Raiders’ news:
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Will Fernando Mendoza start Week 1? NFL.com examines the possibility if the No. 1 overall pick will be ready to take over the offense to start the season or if the Raiders will go with veteran Kirk Cousins.
Read the full article here
