Las Vegas enters 2025 with Adam Butler anchoring the interior, but behind him the DT depth is unsettled. Jonah Laulu, Thomas Booker IV and Tonka Hemingway are all in the mix, each eyeing snaps as Booker has already pushed for reps. A potential 2026 draft addition could reshape the room if the unit remains uncertain. Clemson's Peter Woods emerges as a top prospect if the Raiders need a long-term answer at tackle.

Week 1 college tape from Woods showed disruptive consistency, underscoring why LV might circle him down the line. The 2025 season is a development year for LV's DTs, with Butler providing stability and the others proving their worth as the club monitors development for any 2026 adjustments.

Las Vegas’ defensive-tackle depth is under the microscope as training camp unfolds. Christian Wilkins was released after a protracted foot injury, leaving Adam Butler as the presumed starter and a rotation of bodies behind him. Leki Fotu has been in a walking boot with no clear return timeline. J.J. Pegues, Jonah Laulu, Tonka Hemingway, Zach Carter, and fourth-rounder Tonka Hemingway are all in the mix, with Thomas Booker and Keondre Coburn pushing for roster spots. The Raiders even swapped for Booker in a trade with Philadelphia, sending corner Jakorian Bennett the other way.

Fan polls show a strong push to add a DT before Week 1, and the 53-man cut on August 26 should trigger at least one move. The Seattle preseason game offered a glimpse of a committee rather than a single pillar, signaling a fantasy angle centered on multi-man interior reps rather than a clear-cut starter. Butler provides floor reliability; the rookies offer speculative upside in deeper formats if they climb into significant run defense snaps.

Thomas Booker’s early Raiders stint is turning heads. In a preseason tilt with Seattle, Booker logged 11 snaps and looked ready to contribute, prompting Las Vegas to give him first-team reps when the defense reconvened on the practice field. The Raiders’ trade that shipped Jakorian Bennett to Philadelphia for Booker has quickly reshaped the interior depth map, with Booker emerging as a real option off the bench behind Adam Butler. While Butler’s absence opened the door, Booker's confident sequence and the staff’s praise hint at a growing role as the season nears. Keondre Coburn and Leki Fotu remain in mix, but Booker’s quick adaptation and newfound influence with coach Pete Carroll suggests he could secure meaningful snaps sooner than many expected. The Seahawks’ front, and Seattle’s own line, are watching closely as Booker proves he belongs in the rotation and potentially pushes for stepped-up responsibilities as Week 1 nears.

Jakorian Bennett’s arrival in Philadelphia marks a rapid, dogged push into a crowded CB room, six hours after the trade was completed. He emphasized preparation, willingness to do whatever the coaches ask, and a goal to help the team win more games. Bennett’s shoulder injury last season is described as better than ever, and he’s committed to learning the Eagles’ defense while competing for a starting role alongside familiar draft classmate Kelee Ringo.

The deal reshapes depth for Philadelphia and adds another versatile piece to a defense that values preparation and culture. The Raiders, meanwhile, acquired Thomas Booker, shifting pass-rush and interior-rotation depth in LV. Bennett’s quotes and pre-draft meeting with the Eagles frame him as a fit who will bring versatility, competitiveness, and a high-mh-work‑ethic mindset to a late‑summer competition that fantasy players will want to monitor closely.