Raiders’ pick Trayvon Mullen on his Clemson teammate Clelin Ferrell
 
Raiders’ pick Trayvon Mullen on his Clemson teammate Clelin Ferrell

The Oakland Raiders selected Clemson cornerback Trayvon Mullen with the no. 40 overall pick in the second round. Mullen says his teammate Clelin Ferrell’s work ethic is unparalleled. (Heidi Fang / Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Raiders’ first-rounders on fighting adversity – VIDEO
 
Raiders’ first-rounders on fighting adversity – VIDEO

Running back Josh Jacobs was homeless. Defensive end Clelin Ferrell lost his father at 13-years-old. Safety Johnathan Abram has a daughter he wants to provide for. The Raiders first-round picks talk about how their past experiences fuel them to push through adversity.