Maurice Hurst NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Oakland Raiders' Pick
POSITIVES
—Amazing effort and recognition skills and plays with a nonstop motor.
—Plays very well against the run with pursuit skills and speed.
—Coaches raved about his character and work ethic.
—Fast hands and knows how to use them to set up blockers or shed offensive linemen.
—Can anchor better than expected for his size (6'2", 282 lbs).
—Well-rounded defensive lineman with power, quickness and leverage.
NEGATIVES
—Was held out of the combine after doctors discovered a heart issue, though he was later cleared to participate at the Michigan pro day.
—Scheme-limited and is only a fit in a 4-3 scheme.
—Can have a hard time getting free from longer, powerful blockers, like in the Ohio State game.
—Maxed-out frame.
OVERALL
Maurice Hurst is a high-motor, high-character defensive lineman, but teams will have to do their due diligence regarding the heart condition that became public at the combine. He's a great fit as a one-gap penetrator in an aggressive, attacking 4-3 scheme.
GRADE: 6.99 (Round 2)
PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Larry Ogunjobi, Cleveland Browns
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