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The Las Vegas Raiders are coming in hot to their new season with edge rusher Maxx Crosby back in the fold, as well as veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza. There's a lot of excitement surrounding this team and its chances not just this year but for years to come. Crosby has been a top topic the entire offseason. The Raiders famously traded him to the Baltimore Ravens only to have the deal overthrown due to Crosby's failed physical. But, there's no indication that Crosby will have real health issues this season, so he's still considered one of the best in the league at his position. It would help Crosby, for certain, to have a powerful rookie by his side this season. Treydan Stukes could help Maxx Crosby Matt Bowen, Mike Clay, Dan Graziano, Pamela Maldonado and Jordan Reid of ESPN have unleashed a feature with their take on the NFL rookies going into the new season. For the Raiders, Bowen names safety Treydan Stukes his No. 2 under-the-radar pick. What's great about that for Crosby is that having a solid safety will help him make more plays. "The Raiders' second pick after drafting Mendoza, Stukes has seen reps with the first-team defense in camp," he states in the feature. "He has the range and instincts to play from depth in split-field or post alignments, and he brings a coverage element to new coordinator Rob Leonard's system. Look for Stukes to even align at the nickelback position." Stukes is versatile, and that will also come in handy with this defense. Simply put, he could help take some pressure off Crosby and allow the veteran to do his thing, which is exactly what the Raiders want. More NFL news: - Browns rookie could help save the day for Deshaun Watson - Bills trade proposal sends Josh Allen teammate away - Chiefs can take pressure off Patrick Mahomes if this defender steps up - Packers' Matt LaFleur may be in the hot seat after this season