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Raiders sign Maurice Hurst, Marcell Ateman

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COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 26: J.T. Barrett #16 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is pursued by Maurice Hurst #73 of the Michigan Wolverines during the first half of their game at Ohio Stadium on November 26, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Gregory Shamus

The Raiders got two more draft picks under contract, including one who represented a chances some teams weren’t willing to take.

The team announced the signings of fifth-round draft defensive tackle Maurice Hurst and seventh-round wide receiver Marcell Ateman.

Hurst was considered a first-round talent, but slid for reasons including an irregular heartbeat. He’s vowed to use the snub as motivation, as players picked places other than first overall tend to do.

Ateman had a strong career at Oklahoma State, averaging 16.9 yards per catch in college.