The Raiders experienced a lot of turnover on the defensive side of the ball this offseason and are hoping some of their new players can contribute right away.
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One of the Raiders starting offensive linemen is working out with the team again after seeking a contract extension.
Caesars Sportsbook has made Ashton Jeanty, the Raiders’ first-round pick at sixth overall, the betting co-favorite for NFL offensive rookie of the year.
Former UNLV linebacker Jackson Woodard is beginning his NFL journey with the Seahawks, along with another former Rebels standout.
The Raiders offense looks a lot more potent after the team selected several playmakers in the 2025 NFL draft, including running back Ashton Jeanty.
Here is a look at what national outlets are saying about the Raiders’ first draft under general manager John Spytek and coach Pete Carroll, including final grades.
The player sat out the 2024 season after spending his first five seasons with the Raiders, including a Pro Bowl appearance.
The Raiders added explosiveness and deepened the competition at several positions with their 11-player NFL draft class over the past three days.
The Raiders aren’t going to make national headlines with their draft class, but it was clear they had a plan and executed it by identifying versatility and elite traits.
Here are the 11 players selected by the Raiders in the NFL draft, with analysis, grades and potential roles for each one during his rookie season.
New UNLV football coach Dan Mullen invited players’ families out to enjoy the third and final scrimmage of spring practices Saturday.
For the first time since 2010, UNLV’s football team had a player taken in the NFL draft. Also on Saturday, two Rebels signed as undrafted free agents.
The Raiders wrapped up their first NFL draft under John Spytek and Pete Carroll with an 11-player class, including quarterback Cam Miller of North Dakota State.
There are still plenty of good players left for the Raiders to sort through on the final day of the NFL draft on Saturday.
Raiders general manager John Spytek, when asked Friday about drafting a quarterback, said: “So far, it hasn’t fallen our way with the evaluations we’ve had.”
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