The Raiders are likely to use at least one pick in the NFL draft on an offensive lineman, but they probably don’t need to invest a premium pick on the position.
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The Raiders signed Geno Smith to an extension after trading for him last month, but they could still take a quarterback in the 2025 NFL draft.
Hall of Fame football coach Urban Meyer, who worked with UNLV coach Dan Mullen at a number of schools, attended the Rebels’ spring football practice Thursday.
The Raiders want to add another pass catcher in the draft later this month. The question is how early they decide to take one.
The Raiders signed a veteran running back in free agency, but they should still look to add at the position in the NFL draft later this month.
The Raiders are expected to host Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, one of the top two quarterback prospects in the NFL draft, at their practice facility in Henderson next week.
Power Four transfers Alex Orji and Anthony Colandrea are focused on learning new UNLV football coach Dan Mullen’s offense more than anything right now.
The Raiders aren’t opposed to drafting a quarterback even after trading for Geno Smith. Here are some names they’re considering.
Oddsmakers project the Bills to lead the NFL in wins next season. Caesars Sportsbook has posted regular-season win totals for all 32 teams.
UNLV’s defensive coordinator and linebackers coach resigned for personal reasons Monday, while a former Raiders defensive coordinator was promoted.
Geno Smith is an obvious upgrade for the Raiders at quarterback, but the team still has a lot of work to do to contend in the fierce AFC West.
The Raiders are expected to host the draft’s top running back prospect and a standout quarterback for a visit Tuesday in Las Vegas.
Raiders quarterback Geno Smith said at his introductory news conference Monday that coach Pete Carroll played a huge role in him coming to Las Vegas.
The Raiders waived one of their starting cornerbacks Monday after failing to find a new home for him via trade.
UNLV AD Erick Harper lost his football coach and hired his replacement, then fired his basketball coach and hired his successor — all in the past three months.