Raiders DT Tonka Hemingway earns first team reps at training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 7:24 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Tonka Hemingway, a second-year defensive tackle for the Raiders, has earned first team reps during training camp. After a strong finish to last season with four sacks in the final five games, Hemingway is benefiting from the new defensive coordinator's emphasis on his consistent and mature play. Coach Rob Leonard praised Hemingway's development and preparation, outlining that the player learned valuable routines in the offseason. The Raiders roster includes returning starters Adam Butler and Jonah Laulu, while Hemingway looks to solidify his role as the team advances in camp.
- •Hemingway gets first team snaps at Raiders training camp.
- •He was a fourth round pick in 2025.
- •Last season, he recorded four sacks over the final five games.
- •Coach Leonard highlights Hemingway's maturity and consistency.
- •Training camp provides a key opportunity for player evaluations.
- 7:24 PMYahoo Sports — 'Consistency, maturity' has earned Raiders 2nd year DT 1st team reps
"Raiders 2nd year DT has carried over his strong play from late last season to earn first team reps at training camp.
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