Raiders add at position in 4t and 6th rounds
The Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackles position has had some changes. Here is a look at where the position stands:
New free agent added:
Leki Fotu, defensive tackle (New York Jets).
Free agent who departed:
John Jenkins, Baltimore Ravens.
Current free agents:
None
Free agents retained:
Adam Butler, Zach Carter.
Free-agent visit:
Fotu.
Released:
Matthew Butler/
Returners:
Christian Wilkins, Jonah Laula, Adam Butler, Carter, Matthew Butler.
Draft:
The Raiders drafted Tonka Hemingway of South Carolina in the fourth round, at pick No. 135 and then with their next pick, they selected JJ Pegues with the 180th pick.
Conclusion:
The key is getting Wilkins back healthy. He is the star at the position. Laula, a waiver claim last season, had a solid rookie season and should get the opportunity to continue to grow in this defense. Adam Butler is an underrated and important piece as well. So, the Raiders have pieces here. Hemingway is a developmental player who has a chance to be a contributor in the near future. Pegues is highly talented and good value pick. But he has to play with better consistency than he did in college.
