2025 Mock Draft thread...

Madturk said:
Not glamorous selections but Al did it all the time and we would bitch about right? But you need good corners these days. I'm even warming up to taking Will Johnson if AJ or Graham are gone.
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Al thought running fast in shorts is what made for a good CB. Had be drafted guys who could play, we would have called him a genius.
 
Crow said:
Is the forum showing life again?
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I haven't looked in ages. A bunch of the top posters created a new forum and moved over to that site. It feels a bit stagnant though.

I just like seeing that NFLDC has quality draft content again.
 

6. Will Johnson CB Michigan

37. Nick Emmanwori FS South Carolina

68. Jayden Higgins WR Iowa State

108. Smael Mondon Jr. LB Georgia

143. Quinn Ewers QB Texas

180. Jack Sawyer EDGE Ohio State

213. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins DT Georgia

215. Raheim Sanders RB South Carolina

222. Jalen Travis -OT Iowa State
 
BigTron said:

6. Will Johnson CB Michigan

37. Nick Emmanwori FS South Carolina

68. Jayden Higgins WR Iowa State

108. Smael Mondon Jr. LB Georgia

143. Quinn Ewers QB Texas

180. Jack Sawyer EDGE Ohio State

213. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins DT Georgia

215. Raheim Sanders RB South Carolina

222. Jalen Travis -OT Iowa State
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That is quite literally the worst mock draft I've seen.
 


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Las Vegas Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders

Travis Hunter

Travis Hunter
Colorado · WR/CB · Junior
PROJECTED TRADE WITH CLEVELAND BROWNS



I’ve never made a mock trade before this one, but we’ve never seen a player like Hunter, who registers as the draft's top prospect at both receiver and cornerback. It just so happens that those two positions are two of the Raiders’ biggest needs, so they aggressively move up to secure a two-for-one with this pick.
 

Raiders 7-round mock draft 3.0: Doubling down on the trenches and rounding out the roster​


By Tashan Reed
April 10, 2025Updated 7:47 am EDT
The Las Vegas Raiders made significant moves in free agency — such as trading for quarterback Geno Smith and signing defensive end Maxx Crosby to a massive extension — but they didn’t do anything that eliminated possibilities in the 2025 NFL Draft. Even after Smith received a hefty extension of his own last week, everything remains on the table, including drafting a quarterback as early as the first round.

General manager John Spytek and coach Pete Carroll will have nine selections at their disposal, starting with pick No. 6. The Raiders have a plethora of needs on both sides of the ball and could potentially double down on positions that are already considered strengths (defensive end). Spytek and Carroll plan to utilize a true best-player-available philosophy in the draft.

“Johnny and I are totally arm in arm in figuring that out here,” Carroll said Monday when asked about how he’s collaborated with Spytek in the roster-building process. “Every opportunity we’ve had so far, we feel like we’ve exhausted the best shot to get the toughest, most physical guys that love the game.”

With the start of the draft just two weeks away, it’s time for our latest seven-round mock draft. Team needs, positional value and insight gleaned from reporting have all been taken into account.

Round 1, Pick 6: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri​

The Raiders feel good about their offensive line, but Spytek loves linemen and won’t hesitate to upgrade the unit. Insert Membou, a 6-foot-4, 332-pounder who possesses a freakish combination of athleticism, strength and agility. He was a two-year starter at Missouri and spent the majority of his time at right tackle. He’ll be just 21 this season and has a ton of potential.

While he’d have to compete with incumbent starting right tackle DJ Glaze, Membou would likely be a day-one starter with the Raiders. Glaze would be an excellent swing tackle, as he can play both left and right tackle. Along with left tackle Kolton Miller, Membou could give Las Vegas a set of solid bookend tackles for the foreseeable future. The Athletic draft analyst Dane Brugler writes that “all the talent is there for (Membou) to become a long-term NFL starting tackle.”

Round 2, Pick 37: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State​

Ashton Jeanty was on the board at pick No. 6. Although Judkins isn’t the same caliber of prospect, adding him while also fortifying the O-line does more to make the overall team better. Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly knows Judkins very well from his time coaching him at Ohio State this past season. Judkins led the Buckeyes with 194 carries for 1,060 yards and 14 touchdowns as he split carries with TreVeyon Henderson, who is also likely to be selected in the first few rounds of the draft.

The 6-foot, 221-pounder had a strong combine, receiving an athleticism score of 92, the second-highest among running backs in the 2025 draft class. With Judkins joining forces with veteran speedster Raheem Mostert, the Raiders would give themselves a strong running back tandem. Brugler notes that Judkins needs to improve in pass protection but called him “an ‘attitude’ runner with the quickness, vision and violence to be a productive lead option in an NFL backfield.”

Round 2, Pick 57: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
Mock trade: The Raiders sent their third-round pick (No. 68) and fourth-round pick (No. 108) to the Carolina Panthers for pick No. 57.

The Raiders didn’t feel comfortable waiting until the third round to come on the clock again, so they moved up to draft Higgins. He’s 6-foot-4, 214 pounds, ran a 4.47-second 40-yard dash at the combine and posted a vertical leap of 39 inches. He has the prerequisite size, speed and athleticism you look for in a dynamic outside receiver.

Higgins also has the positional flexibility to line up as a slot receiver, possesses excellent ball skills and is a smooth route runner. He’s coming off his most productive college season with 87 catches for 1,183 yards and nine touchdowns. He needs to work on expanding his route tree and isn’t the best at creating yards after the catch, but he’d be another day-one starter for the Raiders. Brugler compared Higgins to Houston Texans receiver Nico Hollins and said he’s “an ascending height-weight-speed athlete with the physicality and catch radius to be a productive NFL starter as he continues developing his route/release precision.”

Round 3, Pick 100: Billy Bowman, S, Oklahoma​

Mock trade: The Raiders sent their fifth-round pick (No. 143) and a 2026 fourth-round pick to the San Francisco 49ers for pick No. 100.

It’d make sense for the Raiders to draft an outside cornerback after releasing Jack Jones, but the bigger need is actually at nickelback. The Raiders feel confident that two solid starters will emerge at outside cornerback from the trio of Jakorian Bennett, Decamerion Richardson and Eric Stokes. Bennett played at a high level in 10 games of action in 2024 before going down with a season-ending shoulder injury. If he can stay healthy, he’s the most attractive of the three. Richardson struggled as a rookie, but the Raiders like his size, length, speed and physicality. If Richardson isn’t ready, then Stokes gives them some insurance.

At nickelback, the Raiders have two fringe practice-squad players in Darnay Holmes and Thomas Harper. Safeties Isaiah Pola-Mao and Jeremy Chinn both possess the ability to line up as slot defenders, but the Raiders need a more permanent answer. Insert Bowman, who played both safety and nickelback in college. He’s built like a nickel at 5-10, 192 pounds, and has the speed, athleticism and man coverage skills to stick there. He’d compete with Holmes and Harper for the starting job. And in the longer term, he could transition into a role as a full-time safety.

Round 6, Pick 180: Teddye Buchanan, LB, California​

The Raiders have scheduled a top-30 visit with Buchanan, according to a team source. He began his career at FCS program UC Davis but became a draft prospect last year with a standout season at Cal. While working as an inside linebacker, he had 114 tackles and five sacks. He’s a good athlete and has been solid in pass coverage. In a thin Raiders linebacker room, he could have a shot to compete for snaps early on.

Round 6, Pick 213: Garrett Dellinger, G, LSU​

Dellinger was a four-year starter at LSU and spent most of his time at left guard. He also worked mostly in a zone-based blocking scheme, which is what Kelly will use with the Raiders. While Las Vegas already has depth at guard, there’s nothing wrong with adding more.

Round 6, Pick 215: Yahya Black, DT, Iowa​

Black is a massive 6-foot-6, 336-pound run stuffer, which is a skill set the Raiders lack since they haven’t re-signed veteran defensive tackle John Jenkins. Black doesn’t have the pass-rush upside to warrant third-down snaps, but he has the mold of a situational, early-down role player.

Round 7, Pick 222: Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Arkansas​

TeSlaa’s physical traits are exceptional. He’s 6-4, 214 pounds, and had an amazing combine. He ran the 40 in 4.43 seconds, had a 39.5-inch vertical jump and earned an overall athletic score of 96, which was first among receivers. The reason he could be available this late is that he’s an undeveloped route runner and had inconsistent production in college. That said, he’s worth a flier as a developmental big slot receiver.
 
McShay has us passing on Graham and taking Jeanty. Also has Dart going top 10 and Milroe going in the 1st.
 
RF34 said:

Raiders 7-round mock draft 3.0: Doubling down on the trenches and rounding out the roster​


By Tashan Reed
April 10, 2025Updated 7:47 am EDT
The Las Vegas Raiders made significant moves in free agency — such as trading for quarterback Geno Smith and signing defensive end Maxx Crosby to a massive extension — but they didn’t do anything that eliminated possibilities in the 2025 NFL Draft. Even after Smith received a hefty extension of his own last week, everything remains on the table, including drafting a quarterback as early as the first round.

General manager John Spytek and coach Pete Carroll will have nine selections at their disposal, starting with pick No. 6. The Raiders have a plethora of needs on both sides of the ball and could potentially double down on positions that are already considered strengths (defensive end). Spytek and Carroll plan to utilize a true best-player-available philosophy in the draft.

“Johnny and I are totally arm in arm in figuring that out here,” Carroll said Monday when asked about how he’s collaborated with Spytek in the roster-building process. “Every opportunity we’ve had so far, we feel like we’ve exhausted the best shot to get the toughest, most physical guys that love the game.”

With the start of the draft just two weeks away, it’s time for our latest seven-round mock draft. Team needs, positional value and insight gleaned from reporting have all been taken into account.

Round 1, Pick 6: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri​

The Raiders feel good about their offensive line, but Spytek loves linemen and won’t hesitate to upgrade the unit. Insert Membou, a 6-foot-4, 332-pounder who possesses a freakish combination of athleticism, strength and agility. He was a two-year starter at Missouri and spent the majority of his time at right tackle. He’ll be just 21 this season and has a ton of potential.

While he’d have to compete with incumbent starting right tackle DJ Glaze, Membou would likely be a day-one starter with the Raiders. Glaze would be an excellent swing tackle, as he can play both left and right tackle. Along with left tackle Kolton Miller, Membou could give Las Vegas a set of solid bookend tackles for the foreseeable future. The Athletic draft analyst Dane Brugler writes that “all the talent is there for (Membou) to become a long-term NFL starting tackle.”

Round 2, Pick 37: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State​

Ashton Jeanty was on the board at pick No. 6. Although Judkins isn’t the same caliber of prospect, adding him while also fortifying the O-line does more to make the overall team better. Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly knows Judkins very well from his time coaching him at Ohio State this past season. Judkins led the Buckeyes with 194 carries for 1,060 yards and 14 touchdowns as he split carries with TreVeyon Henderson, who is also likely to be selected in the first few rounds of the draft.

The 6-foot, 221-pounder had a strong combine, receiving an athleticism score of 92, the second-highest among running backs in the 2025 draft class. With Judkins joining forces with veteran speedster Raheem Mostert, the Raiders would give themselves a strong running back tandem. Brugler notes that Judkins needs to improve in pass protection but called him “an ‘attitude’ runner with the quickness, vision and violence to be a productive lead option in an NFL backfield.”

Round 2, Pick 57: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
Mock trade: The Raiders sent their third-round pick (No. 68) and fourth-round pick (No. 108) to the Carolina Panthers for pick No. 57.

The Raiders didn’t feel comfortable waiting until the third round to come on the clock again, so they moved up to draft Higgins. He’s 6-foot-4, 214 pounds, ran a 4.47-second 40-yard dash at the combine and posted a vertical leap of 39 inches. He has the prerequisite size, speed and athleticism you look for in a dynamic outside receiver.

Higgins also has the positional flexibility to line up as a slot receiver, possesses excellent ball skills and is a smooth route runner. He’s coming off his most productive college season with 87 catches for 1,183 yards and nine touchdowns. He needs to work on expanding his route tree and isn’t the best at creating yards after the catch, but he’d be another day-one starter for the Raiders. Brugler compared Higgins to Houston Texans receiver Nico Hollins and said he’s “an ascending height-weight-speed athlete with the physicality and catch radius to be a productive NFL starter as he continues developing his route/release precision.”

Round 3, Pick 100: Billy Bowman, S, Oklahoma​

Mock trade: The Raiders sent their fifth-round pick (No. 143) and a 2026 fourth-round pick to the San Francisco 49ers for pick No. 100.

It’d make sense for the Raiders to draft an outside cornerback after releasing Jack Jones, but the bigger need is actually at nickelback. The Raiders feel confident that two solid starters will emerge at outside cornerback from the trio of Jakorian Bennett, Decamerion Richardson and Eric Stokes. Bennett played at a high level in 10 games of action in 2024 before going down with a season-ending shoulder injury. If he can stay healthy, he’s the most attractive of the three. Richardson struggled as a rookie, but the Raiders like his size, length, speed and physicality. If Richardson isn’t ready, then Stokes gives them some insurance.

At nickelback, the Raiders have two fringe practice-squad players in Darnay Holmes and Thomas Harper. Safeties Isaiah Pola-Mao and Jeremy Chinn both possess the ability to line up as slot defenders, but the Raiders need a more permanent answer. Insert Bowman, who played both safety and nickelback in college. He’s built like a nickel at 5-10, 192 pounds, and has the speed, athleticism and man coverage skills to stick there. He’d compete with Holmes and Harper for the starting job. And in the longer term, he could transition into a role as a full-time safety.

Round 6, Pick 180: Teddye Buchanan, LB, California​

The Raiders have scheduled a top-30 visit with Buchanan, according to a team source. He began his career at FCS program UC Davis but became a draft prospect last year with a standout season at Cal. While working as an inside linebacker, he had 114 tackles and five sacks. He’s a good athlete and has been solid in pass coverage. In a thin Raiders linebacker room, he could have a shot to compete for snaps early on.

Round 6, Pick 213: Garrett Dellinger, G, LSU​

Dellinger was a four-year starter at LSU and spent most of his time at left guard. He also worked mostly in a zone-based blocking scheme, which is what Kelly will use with the Raiders. While Las Vegas already has depth at guard, there’s nothing wrong with adding more.

Round 6, Pick 215: Yahya Black, DT, Iowa​

Black is a massive 6-foot-6, 336-pound run stuffer, which is a skill set the Raiders lack since they haven’t re-signed veteran defensive tackle John Jenkins. Black doesn’t have the pass-rush upside to warrant third-down snaps, but he has the mold of a situational, early-down role player.

Round 7, Pick 222: Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Arkansas​

TeSlaa’s physical traits are exceptional. He’s 6-4, 214 pounds, and had an amazing combine. He ran the 40 in 4.43 seconds, had a 39.5-inch vertical jump and earned an overall athletic score of 96, which was first among receivers. The reason he could be available this late is that he’s an undeveloped route runner and had inconsistent production in college. That said, he’s worth a flier as a developmental big slot receiver.
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This would be incredible.
 
I could just plop this one in my Li’ll Al and feel good about being right.

6. Will Johnson CB Michigan

37. Carson Schwesinger LB UCLA

68. Quinshon Judkins RB Ohio State

108. Tory Horton WR Colorado State

143. Que Robinson Edge Alabama

180. Kyle McCord QB Syracuse

213. Dalton Cooper OT Oklahoma State

215. Patrick Jenkins DT Tulane

222. Nazir Stackhouse DT Georgia
 
alteredst8 said:
I could just plop this one in my Li’ll Al and feel good about being right.

6. Will Johnson CB Michigan

37. Carson Schwesinger LB UCLA

68. Quinshon Judkins RB Ohio State

108. Tory Horton WR Colorado State

143. Que Robinson Edge Alabama

180. Kyle McCord QB Syracuse

213. Dalton Cooper OT Oklahoma State

215. Patrick Jenkins DT Tulane

222. Nazir Stackhouse DT Georgia
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Looks like another goose egg bro.
 
alteredst8 said:
I could just plop this one in my Li’ll Al and feel good about being right.

6. Will Johnson CB Michigan

37. Carson Schwesinger LB UCLA

68. Quinshon Judkins RB Ohio State

108. Tory Horton WR Colorado State

143. Que Robinson Edge Alabama

180. Kyle McCord QB Syracuse

213. Dalton Cooper OT Oklahoma State

215. Patrick Jenkins DT Tulane

222. Nazir Stackhouse DT Georgia
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We need a 'limp dick's emoji. That draft does nothing to excite me. Good, not great, CB will lingering foot problems. A solid, but not special, LB and my least favorite RB in the draft. I would hope we do better than that
 
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