Oakland Raiders: Updated Week 1 53-man roster projection

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OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 03: Justin Ellis No. 78 of the Oakland Raiders reacts after a play against the New York Giants during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 3, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Defensive Line (10): Clelin Ferrell, Arden Key, Quinton Bell, Justin Ellis, PJ Hall, Johnathan Hankins, Maurice Hurst, Josh Mauro, Benson Mayowa, Maxx Crosby

Clelin Ferrell comes in as the fourth pick in the NFL draft, and will have a lot to prove with a defensive line that was the worst in the league last season. He showed promise in his first pre season game, and looks to carry that over to the regular season.

Arden Key has packed on a ton of muscle, and it showed in the first pre season game against the Rams. Key got after the QB often, and recorded a sack, something he was only able to do one time last season.

Justin Ellis and Johnathan Hankins are currently listed as the starting defensive tackles, but PJ Hall and Maurice Hurst will get plenty of playing time. Both of these men were drafted by the Raiders last season, and Hurst even led the team in sacks in 2018.

Josh Mauro is listed as the starting defensive end for the Raiders, with veteran Benson Mayowa and rookie Maxx Crosby right behind him fighting to take the starting job. Rookie Quinton Bell will be fighting to make the roster, and will have to really impress in the next few weeks to do so.

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