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Las Vegas added depth to position in draft
There will be a lot of change on the Las Vegas Raiders’ defense in the 2025 season and that includes at the defensive tackle position.
And it seems like fans are satisfied with the changes at that position. We recently asked our readers for their thoughts about the Raiders’ moves at defensive tackle.
In a poll with more than 400 votes cast, 81 percent of the voters are happy with the way the defensive-tackle position is set up while 19 percent aren’t impressed.
The Raiders paid some attention to their defensive tackle room during the NFL draft last weekend. They selected South Carolina’s Tonka Hemingway in the fourth round and then with their next pick, they took Mississippi’s JJ Pegues in the sixth round.
Neither may be ready to try to start as rookies, but both should compete to be rotational players right away and both are versatile. They should both make the 53-man roster.
Assuming he will be healthy, 2024 free-agent prize Christian Wilkins will anchor the position. The other returning veterans are Adam Butler, Jonah Laula, Matthew Butler and Zach Carter. They also signed Leki Fotu as a free agent. Laki Tasi was signed as a developmental player this week,
if this group can stay healthy and the young players make strides, it should be a solid unit.
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