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Raiders select DT Tonka Hemingway with the No. 135 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft

Apr 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM

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With the No. 135 pick in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders selected South Carolina defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway.

Hemingway played in 61 games (28 starts) over five seasons for the Gamecocks, tied for the most games played in school history. He totaled 17.5 career tackles for loss with 9.5 sacks, 11 pass breakups, 19 quarterback hurries and six fumble recoveries. Hemingway also scored two touchdowns.

The Raiders acquired the 135th pick in Friday's trade with Miami.

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