The primary goal for rookies in training camp is to win over the coaching staff, but it’s also an opportunity for them to prove themselves and earn the respect of their veteran teammates. In Nesta Jade Silvera’s case, he’s already done the latter and received praise from one of the best players on the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster.
“Hell yeah. Nesta is a dog,” Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby replied when asked if the rookie has been making his presence felt so far during the Raiders’ training camp.
After spending the first four years of his college career at the Univesity of Miami, Silvera transferred to Arizona State for his final season and made a name for himself as a disruptive run defender with 56 total tackles and 4.