Las Vegas Raiders 7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft following their trade for Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith
The Las Vegas Raiders shook the NFL to its core when they traded for veteran quarterback Geno Smith on Thursday evening. Amid a fire sale from the Seattle Seahawks, the Raiders swooped in and dealt a late third-round pick for the QB. They may see him as their long-term answer at the position, too. Sources: […]
The Las Vegas Raiders shook the NFL to its core when they traded for veteran quarterback Geno Smith on Thursday evening. Amid a fire sale from the Seattle Seahawks, the Raiders swooped in and dealt a late third-round pick for the QB. They may see him as their long-term answer at the position, too.
Sources: The #Raiders plan to make Geno Smith their “QB of the future.” They have begun negotiating a long-term contract that will reflect that. Not there yet, but headed toward Smith receiving a multi-year extension in Las Vegas. — Jordan Schultz
With all of that under consideration, the draft plan for Vegas has shifted before free agency even begins.
How will they navigate the 2025 NFL Draft? I ran a mock draft simulation for the Raiders and broke down their picks below.
Raiders 7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft
Round 1, Pick 6: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Expect to see this section plenty over the course of the next month and a half. Jeanty is the top RB prospect in the class and arguably a top five overall prospect in the entire class, regardless of position.
With their quarterback position covered by Smith, the Raiders opt to improve a running game that struggled badly for most of 2024. Jeanty instantly boosts that part of their offense and makes life notable easier for the veteran QB and Vegas' offensive line.
The Heisman runner-up will almost undoubtedly be a top ten pick. Here, he goes sixth overall and will dawn the silver and black.
Round 2, Pick 37: Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State
Jackson was a jack-of-all-trades on the OL for the Buckeyes this past season. As an early second-round projection, he will be a great value for whoever picks him up. Jackson played offensive tackle this past season, but guard could be his long-term home in the pros.
In this scenario, the Raiders address their interior offensive line early. Jackson Powers-Johnson is expected to garner the center role, but questions remain at the other interior spots for Pete Carroll's team.
Round 3, Pick 68: Jack Bech, WR, TCU
Bech was a standout performer at this year's Senior Bowl. His smooth route running at his size has drawn some intriguing NFL comparisons. For the Raiders, they'll need to add a lot more talent to their offense around Geno.
Bech is a receiver who could see starting time in his first season in the NFL, especially if he lands somewhere like Las Vegas.
Round 3, Pick 73: Jacob Parrish, DB, Kansas State
Parrish is an absolute firecracker. In the secondary, he plays with grit and energy that Pete Carroll will absolutely love, in my opinion. He's undersized but competed well outside in college.
He projects as a slot defender at the pro level, but I won't be shocked to see him compete on some outside reps, too. Parrish is an immediate impact addition to Vegas' inexperienced secondary that needs more talent.
Round 4, Pick 107: Jared Ivey, DL, Ole Miss
Ivey is a versatile defensive line piece, who can have a role as a rookie with the Raiders. He's a legit pass rusher with size that not many prospects possess at 6'6 and 274 pounds.
After studying his film, Ivey profiles as a reliable power rusher who knows how to maximize his physical tools. His technical refinement and rush plan sophistication are impressive for a player with his frame. The lack of elite bend and burst off the edge will limit his pure sack numbers, but his ability to win with power and technique while setting a dominant edge makes him a complete defender who should develop into a solid starter. The nasty bull rush he displayed against Kentucky's tackles shows exactly what he can bring to an NFL defensive line. — NFL Draft Buzz
This is probably a tad late for Ivey, but it's certainly a possibility for the former Ole Miss Rebel. The inside/outside potential is notable for Ivey, along with a couple of other names around this range.
Round 5, Pick 144: Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse
McCord is a highly-respected, experienced quarterback prospect in this year's class. His range could be anywhere from round three to round six, and Vegas takes the swing here in round five.
The former Ohio State and Syracuse starter would slot in as a great backup option for Smith going forward.
Round 6, Pick 182: Ahmed Hassanein, DL, Boise State
Raiders add depth along their defensive line with another Boise State product. Hassanein won't jump off the page with his athleticism, but he plays with immense effort and was one of the better defensive pieces for the Broncos last season.
Round 6, Pick 214: Jalin Conyers, TE, Texas Tech
Conyers is a great athlete for the TE position and projects as a vertical passing game threat in the pros. Vegas needs more depth behind Brock Bowers, and Conyers proved his receiving prowess for Texas Tech in recent years.
Round 6, Pick 218: Jalen McLeod, LB, Auburn
The linebacker position was one I wanted to hit a little earlier, but the board didn't fall how I would have preferred. McLeod is a bit of an edge rusher/linebacker hybrid who roamed a bit throughout his college career.
Round 7, Pick 224: Barryn Sorrell, EDGE, Texas
Could not help myself from adding another trench piece here in the former Longhorn. Sorrell is a cerebral pass rusher who can latch onto a depth chart in the pros, in my opinion. Another really solid athlete for Vegas in this class.
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