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Oakland Raiders: Final grades for the rookies of 2018

By Brad Weiss

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Oakland Raiders during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Oakland Raiders during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 14: Maurice Hurst of Oakland Raiders looks on ahead of the NFL International series match between Seattle Seahawks and Oakland Raiders at Wembley Stadium on October 14, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 14: Maurice Hurst of Oakland Raiders looks on ahead of the NFL International series match between Seattle Seahawks and Oakland Raiders at Wembley Stadium on October 14, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) /

28. . Defensive Tackle. Michigan. Maurice Hurst. 140. player

The Oakland Raiders traded up in the fifth round so they could grab Maurice Hurst, a super-talented defensive tackle from Michigan. In fact, Hurst was supposed to be a first round pick in 2018, but a heart issue was detected at the NFL Scouting Combine, forcing him to drop.

While it was not a popular choice at the time, as the Raiders were viewed as drafting a player with a health issue, the team made him the 140th selection overall. Thankfully the did, as Hurst had a  tremendous first season in the NFL, leading the Raiders in sacks.

Hurst is an absolute menace on the inside, and is a guy who should go to multiple Pro Bowls in his career. To say he was a steal is an absolute understatement, and in 2019, he could end up being one of the best defensive tackles in the division.

Grade: B+

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