The Las Vegas Raiders have officially signed their third-round draft pick, defensive end Keyron Crawford, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Crawford was selected by the franchise with the No. 67 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
The signing of Keyron Crawford ensures that one of the Raiders' highest-priority defensive selections is under contract heading into the next phase of the offseason. Crawford, a standout collegiate pass rusher, is expected to bolster a Las Vegas defensive front that has focused on adding speed and depth to the edge rotation this year.
Under the NFL's current rookie wage scale, Crawford’s four-year deal is slotted based on his position as the 67th overall selection. The Raiders have been aggressive in finalizing their rookie class contracts as they prepare for upcoming team activities and training camp. Crawford is expected to be a key developmental piece for the defense as they look to improve their pass-rushing production in the competitive AFC West.
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