The first five picks in the NFL draft were odds-on favorites Sunday, seemingly clearing the way for the Raiders to select running back Ashton Jeanty at No. 6. That changed Monday.
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The Raiders brought in a wide range of prospects for their 30 allotted personal visits before the seven-round NFL draft, which begins Thursday and ends Saturday.
The Raiders, who pick sixth overall in the 2025 NFL draft, have selected multiple Hall of Famers in the top 10 before. But they’ve also had some notable misses.
The Raiders have found some key performers and even a few stars in recent drafts, but overall their classes have been disappointing.
The Raiders haven’t been doing much to quiet talk that drafting running back Ashton Jeanty is a foregone conclusion — and that could all be part of the plan.
General manager John Spytek and coach Pete Carroll discussed the NFL draft at a news conference Friday and said the Raiders are considering all options.
Known for his offensive mind, UNLV football coach Dan Mullen also has a clear view of how he wants his team’s defense to perform.
Raiders general manager John Spytek and coach Pete Carroll touched on a variety of topics Friday during their news conference to discuss the NFL draft.
Here is the Review-Journal’s final seven-round mock draft for the Raiders before they are on the clock Thursday in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
UNLV offensive line coach Mike Sollenne was part of the coaching staff that led Ohio State to the CFP title in January while he was also on the Rebels’ staff.
The Raiders are likely to address the cornerback situation in the NFL draft after releasing a starter this offseason and losing another one in free agency.
One of the Raiders’ veteran offensive linemen is not participating in the team’s voluntary offseason program while seeking a contract extension.
The Raiders could be on the hunt for a playmaking safety in the NFL draft after seeing starter Tre’von Moehrig leave in free agency this offseason.
The Review-Journal looks at how the NFL draft could go if the betting markets and recent line moves are ahead of the traditional prognosticators.
The Raiders lost two starting linebackers in free agency this offseason, so they could have their eye on some of this year’s draft prospects.