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See what Maurice Hurst said in first teleconference with Oakland Raiders

Michigan defensive tackle Maurice Hurst was thought by many to be a first-round talent in the 2018 NFL Draft, but health concerns appeared to scare off some teams.

He slipped to the fifth round, drafted by the Oakland Raiders as the 140th overall selection.

Maurice Hurst, amid health concerns, selected in fifth round by Oakland Raiders

Maurice Hurst, amid health concerns, selected in fifth round by Oakland Raiders

An irregular electrocardiogram showed up during Hurst's testing in March, scrapping his NFL combine workout.

At the NFL Scouting Combine in March, Hurst was sent home after an irregular electrocardiogram was uncovered.