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Film room: JJ Pegues, the run defender, pass-rusher and short-yardage running back

Matt Holder is a life-long Raiders fan who has been writing about the team since 2017. He has been at Silver and Black Pride since 2021. He graduated from the Scouting Academy and worked in recruiting at the college level.

The Las Vegas Raiders got a unique player in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Ole Miss defensive lineman JJ Pegues with the 180th overall pick.

Pegues is a versatile defender who took 866 snaps at defensive tackle, 359 snaps as a defensive end and 426 at nose tackle during his college career, according to Pro Football Focus.