The Las Vegas Raiders are really starting to identify with their city.
Fresh off another disappointing season, the Raiders have entered the NFL’s casino with an eye towards turning their fortunes around.
The club has tapped a pair of now-former Seattle Seahawks to lead the team going forward, going all-in with Geno Smith at quarterback and Pete Carroll as the head coach. Those decisions have seemingly transformed the way the Raiders will operate going forward, ending a rebuild and kickstarting what figures to be a win-now approach.
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That line of thinking might be problematic for a team like that Raiders that features plenty of holes on offense and defense. After all, there is a reason they’re drafting in the top-10.
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However, things change fast in the NFL. Yesterday’s bad team could be tomorrow’s champion. Whether the Raiders can draft well enough to enter that conversation remains to be seen, but that’s why hope springs eternal this time of year.
Here’s a look at the Raiders’ draft picks and needs in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Raiders 2025 NFL Draft picks
The Raiders come into the draft with nine picks, which begins at sixth overall. Vegas also owned the 92nd pick, which they acquired in the trade that sent Davante Adams to the New York Jets. However, that pick was later dealt to the Seahawks for Geno Smith. Regardless, the Raiders were able to add two compensatory picks to their treasure chest in 2025.
Here’s the complete list:
- Round 1, Pick 6
- Round 2, Pick 37
- Round 3, Pick 68
- Round 4, Pick 108
- Round 5, Pick 143
- Round 6, Pick 180
- Round 6, Pick 213 (compensatory)
- Round 6, Pick 215 (compensatory)
- Round 7, Pick 222
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Raiders 2025 NFL draft needs
Wide receiver
The Raiders look like a team that wants to compete, kicking their rebuild into high gear. Yet the receivers on the squad don’t match that idea. Pete Carroll wants a team that will run the ball, but they need capable receivers as well. With a lack of depth there, this is a big need on offense.
Running back
A team that wants to run doesn’t have a running back. That might be a problem. Vegas seems like a prime landing spot for Ashton Jeanty, but they’ll undoubtedly address the running back spot during the draft.
Offensive line
Even the best teams can always add more offensive lineman, but the Raiders aren’t a team that fall into that category. Their line was in need of a remodel this offseason, which has been mostly accomplished. However, there aren’t many known quantities to work with and a run-first team will need a solid group up front to accomplish that goal.
Raiders 2025 NFL mock draft
Here’s what the Raiders could do come draft night, according to USA TODAY Sports’ Ayrton Ostly:
- Round 1, Pick 6: WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
- The Raiders traded for Geno Smith and provide him an upgrade on the outside who will help take attention away from star tight end Brock Bowers. Running back was in contention but can be addressed later on thanks to a deep class.
- Round 2, Pick 37: RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
- Ashton Jeanty gets the attention as the top running back in the class but Hampton could make a jump in the NFL compared to college thanks to a better offensive line. He’s an all-around star prospect at the position.
- Round 3, Pick 68: DT Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee
- Round 4, Pick 108: CB Tommi Hill, Nebraska
- Round 5, Pick 143: OT Ajani Cornelius, Oregon
- Round 6, Pick 180: Edge Que Robinson, Alabama
- Round 6, Pick 213: WR Dominic Lovett, Georgia
- Round 6, Pick 215: QB Will Howard, Ohio State
- Round 7, Pick 222: CB Jaylin Smith, USC
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