During the 2018 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders made it a priority to bring in talent along the interior of their defensive line. With Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin seemingly cemented at the defensive end positions, general manager Reggie McKenzie and head coach Jon Gruden went to work on the defensive tackle spots.
In the second round, the team brought in P.J. Hall, who got a ton of experience as a rookie in 2018. In the fifth round, Oakland rolled the dice on Maurice Hurst, who was projected as a first round talent before a heart issue was detected at the NFL Scouting Combine.