A breakdown of the Oakland Raiders’ 2018 draft class and its progress after three weeks of training camp:
Kolton Miller, left tackle, first round: Miller is as close to being firmly entrenched as the starter protecting Derek Carr’s blind side as can be at this point, especially with three-time Pro Bowler Donald Penn making the move to right tackle. There have been a few rookie hiccups here and there, but he's off to a promising start.
P.J. Hall, defensive tackle, second round: The small-school sensation known for his pass rush -- 42 sacks in 56 games at Sam Houston State -- got a sack on his first NFL snap, in the preseason opener against the Detroit Lions, and later batted down a pass. Disruption is his game.
Brandon Parker, right tackle, third round: A sprained right ankle suffered early in camp has hindered Parker's development, with the Raiders hoping he would wrestle the starting right tackle gig right away.
Arden Key, defensive end, third round: He has flashed early and often in camp, especially in individual drills, with an impressive array of pass-rushing moves. Key has since been slowed by an ankle injury and played just nine snaps in his exhibition debut at the Los Angeles Rams.
Nick Nelson, cornerback, fourth round: Despite missing all of the offseason training program recovering from a torn meniscus suffered before the draft, Nelson played 42 defensive snaps at L.A. and has acquitted himself well.
Maurice Hurst, defensive tackle, fifth round: Perhaps the steal of the draft, Hurst has shown no ill effects of the heart condition that got him sent home from the combine. The first-round talent got his first sack at the Rams.
Johnny Townsend, punter, fifth round: He does not have the booming leg his Oakland predecessors did in Marquette King and Shane Lechler, so it will be all about directional punting with the Florida product. Townsend is averaging 41.3 yards per punt in two exhibitions.
Azeem Victor, linebacker, sixth round: Despite a relatively quiet camp, Victor’s name has been getting called lately, to the tune of five tackles in a pair of exhibitions. He played 21 defensive snaps against the Rams.
Marcell Ateman, receiver, seventh round: A camp darling with acrobatic jump-ball catches down the left sideline, Ateman has five catches for 47 yards in the preseason, including a pretty 25-yarder in L.A. The Oklahoma State product might make a push for the fifth receiver spot, though improved special teams play is a must.