The Las Vegas Raiders are going all-in.
Stuck in NFL purgatory since their departure from Oakland, the Raiders have tapped into their West Coast roots – bringing in a few Seattle Seahawks to right the ship.
Pete Carroll and Geno Smith are hoping their success in the Pacific Northwest translates to the desert, returning the Raiders to relevancy in a competitive AFC West.
Those two decisions have done a couple things, however. It has sped up the rebuild, but also opened a window to contend that doesn’t line up with the roster. Carroll is 73 and Smith is 34, which likely means they aren’t long-term solutions for the silver and black.
The duo can provide stability, though.
NFL DRAFT HUB: Live NFL Draft news, live picks, grades, analysis and more.
It remains to be seen whether those Seahawks can fix the Raiders, but anything can happen if they nail the draft. With the quarterback spot figured out for at least the next two seasons, Vegas can go in a number of directions to close the talent gap.
USA TODAY Sports and the USA TODAY Network is giving out grades during the 2025 NFL Draft. Here’s a look at the Raiders’ report card.
Raiders NFL draft grades
This section will be updated as picks are made.
Raiders NFL draft picks
- 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
