Who did the Raiders draft this year? The 2025 NFL Draft is here, with the Las Vegas Raiders draft picks 2025 introducing the next wave of talent to this franchise.
A year ago, the Raiders struck gold with first-round pick Brock Bowers. Now, general manager John Spytek is hoping to replicate that success with the Raiders draft picks this year.
Below, you can find a full breakdown of the Raiders draft picks in 2025. Our Raiders draft tracker will also include draft grades from analysts during the 2025 NFL Draft, along with analysis from LAFB Network.
With that in mind, let’s dive into our Raiders draft tracker.
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Las Vegas Raiders draft analysis 2025: Live pick-by-pick analysis of Raiders draft picks this year
1st Round, 6th overall: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
With the 6th overall pick, the Raiders select arguably the best offensive player in the draft in running back Ashton Jeanty.
Jeanty finished last season with 2,601 yards rushing and 29 touchdowns. He was integral in the Broncos’ making the College Football Playoff.
Grade: A
The Raiders were in desperate need to add a talented running back. With Chip Kelly running the offense, we know that running the football successfully is an absolute must for the offense to operate.
Jeanty will take some of the pressure off quarterback Geno Smith. The Raiders still need wide receiver help, so we will see as the NFL Draft rolls on if they add that to their arsenal.
2nd Round, 37th overall: Traded To Miami Dolphins
The Raiders traded the 37th overall pick to the Miami Dolphins. Full trade details:
- Raiders Receive
- 2nd Round (Pick 48)
- 3rd Round (Pick 98)
- 4th Round
- Dolphins Receive
- 2nd Round (Pick 37)
- 5th Round
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2nd Round, 48th overall: Traded To The Houston Texans
The Raiders traded the 48th overall pick to the Houston Texans. Full trade details:
- Raiders Receive
- 2nd Round (Pick 58)
- 2nd Round (Pick 99)
- Texans Receive
- 2nd Round (Pick 48)
2nd Round, 58th overall: Jack Bech, WR, TCU
The Raiders get one of the most talented and productive wide receivers in the NFL Draft in TCU product Jack Bech. He also has one of the most inspiring stories as he tragically lost his brother in the New Orleans terrorist attack on New Year’s Day.
Last season at TCU, Bech finished with 62 receptions, 1,034 yards, and 9 touchdowns.
Grade: A
This is a fantastic pick for the Silver and Black. They needed to add more receiving talent for QB Geno Smith, and Bech is one of my favorite prospects in the entire draft.
He has good size, 6’1, 215 pounds, and he has fantastic hands with a massive catch radius. He will have an early impact with the Raiders and will expand his role as the season progresses.
He was the MVP of the Senior Bowl and scored the walk-off winning touchdown.
3rd Round, 68th overall: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
The Raiders address their need at corner with the selection of Iowa State CB Darien Porter. At 6’3 and 195 pounds, Porter is a bigger corner who can bring the wood.
Grade: B
This is a solid pick at a position of need. Porter has elite speed as he ran a 4.3 40 at the NFL Combine. There were a few other CBs available, such as Shavon Revel Jr. and Nohl Williams, who I had rated a bit higher than Porter, but this is still a really solid pick.
3rd Round, 98th overall: Caleb Rogers, OG, Texas Tech
The Raiders add to their offensive line with the selection of Caleb Rogers out of Texas Tech. While he played offensive tackle in college, he will presumably play inside at guard with the Raiders.
Grade: B-
Rogers is 6’5, and weighs 310 pounds.
3rd Round, 99th overall: Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary
With back-to-back picks, the Raiders double down and select another offensive lineman, Charles Grant, out of William & Mary.
Grade: B+
Grant was given a 3rd round projection by Lance Zierlein, so the Raiders are able to draft him right at the end of the 3rd round. He is 6’5 and weighs 311 pounds.
4th Round, 108th overall: Dont’e Thornton Jr., WR, Tennessee
The Raiders already added one receiver with the selection of Jack Bech, and now they add another with Tennessee WR Dont’e Thornton Jr. He finished last season with 661 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Grade: A-
It has been stated before, but this feels like an Al Davis pick. Thornton Jr. is an absolute burner as he ran a 4.3-second 40 at the NFL Combine. He also averaged an astounding 25.4 yards per reception, which led the SEC. For a 4th round selection, this is a home run…pun intended.
4th Round, 135th overall: Tonka Hemingway, DT, South Carolina
The Raiders add to their defensive line with the selection of South Carolina DT Tonka Hemingway. He finished last season with 25 total tackles, 4 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks.
Grade: B-
Hemingway is a big body at 6’3, 300 pounds. He comes from a very stout defense in South Carolina and will be a nice depth piece for the Raiders.
6th Round, 180th overall: JJ Pegues, DT, Ole Miss
The Raiders add to the trenches again with the selection of DT JJ Pegues out of Ole Miss. At 6’3, 309 pounds, Pegues is a big body who played all across the defensive line for the Rebels, so he brings a lot of versatility to the Raiders.
Grade: B
Pegues is agile and has elite quickness for his size. I’d like this pick even more, except that UCLA DT Jay Toia is still available, whom I have ranked a bit higher.
6th Round, 213th overall: Tommy Mellott, WR, Montana State
This is a bit of a peculiar pick for the Raiders. Mellott played quarterback at Montana State, but with the other QBs still available, the thought is that the Raiders will be converting Mellott to a QB/WR hybrid, similar to Taysom Hill. You could even compare him to Julian Edelman, who played QB in college but was immediately converted to WR with the Patriots.
Grade: B+
It’s hard to grade this pick just because he will be playing a different position, but at this point in the 6th round, it’s a fun flyer that has tremendous upside.
6th Round, 215th overall: Cam Miller, QB, North Dakota State
After taking a QB that will be converted to a WR just two picks prior, the Raiders select a true quarterback in North Dakota State QB Cam Miller.
Grade: C
Miller is a two-time national champion at NDSU, but played in a very run-heavy scheme, and Texas QB Quinn Ewers is somehow still available. There are no “bad picks” at this point in the draft, but Ewers would have provided much higher upside.
7th Round, 222nd overall: Cody Lindenburg, LB, Minnesota
The Raiders complete the 2025 NFL Draft with the selection of Minnesota LB Cody Lindenburg. He finished last season with 94 total tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and 1 interception.
Grade: B
Lindenburg is a prototypical Big Ten linebacker and had a very solid career with the Minnesota Gophers. He was Brugler’s 16th-ranked linebacker in the class, so good value in the 7th round.
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Las Vegas Raiders draft grades 2025 – NFL Draft experts weigh in on Raiders draft class
Here you can find a full breakdown of NFL Draft grades on the Raiders draft picks this year. Expert analysis comes from NFL.com, USA Today, Fox Sports, CBS Sports, and PFF.
Las Vegas Raiders draft picks 2025 – Raiders draft tracker
- 1st Round, 6th overall: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State – A
- 2nd Round, 58th overall: Jack Bech, WR, TCU – A
- 3rd Round, 68th overall: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State – B
- 3rd Round, 98th overall: Caleb Rogers, OG, Texas Tech – B-
- 3rd Round, 99th overall: Charles Grant, OT, Williams & Mary – B+
- 4th Round, 108th overall: Dont’e Thornton Jr., WR, Tennessee – A-
- 4th Round, 135th overall: Tonka Hemingway, DT, South Carolina – B-
- 6th Round, 180th overall: JJ Pegues, DT, Ole Miss – B
- 6th Round, 213th overall: Tommy Mellott, QB/WR, Montana State – B+
- 6th Round, 215th overall: Cam Miller, QB, North Dakota State – C
- 7th Round, 222nd overall: Cody Lindenberg, LB, Minnesota – B
How many picks do the Raiders have in 2025?
The Las Vegas Raiders have 9 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Raiders draft picks in 2025 include one first-round pick (6th overall), one second-round pick (37th overall), one third-round pick (68th overall), one fourth-round pick (108th overall), one fifth-round pick (143rd overall), three sixth-round picks (180th, 213th, and 215th), and one seventh-round pick (222nd overall).
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What are the Raiders draft needs?
The Las Vegas Raiders draft needs in 2025 include running back, wide receiver, cornerback, and offensive line.
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