Can Pete Carroll actually turn this franchise around? This article breaks down the ideal outcome of the 2025 NFL Draft for the Las Vegas Raiders. There will not be trades involved; however, if a trade-back is ideal, it will absolutely be mentioned along with a potential target.
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Round One (6th Overall) Dream Target: Mason Graham, DI, Michigan
Christian Wilkins and Adam Butler are a great dynamic duo. Why not add more fuel to the fire?
Graham was unbelievably disruptive for the Wolverines during his tenure. There are aspects of his game that need work, but this is one of the best spots for his development into an all star.
Round Two (37th Overall) Dream Target: Jihaad Campbell, LB/EDGE, Alabama
Campbell has been a fan-favorite this draft season. His blend of athleticism and ferocity are unique to him in a weaker linebacker class. The only reason he could fall is due to a shoulder surgery.
Fun fact: Campbell was the number one edge rusher in his high school class. Expect Patrick Graham to fully utilize that.
The Alabama product will be a massive help to a dire linebacker corps.
Round Three (68th Overall) Dream Target: Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
The Raiders cornerback corps is in desperate need of talent. Thomas brings size, physicality, and youth with untapped potential.
He did not test as well as many expected, but the Florida State product flourished when deployed properly.
Pete Carroll may see Thomas as his next Richard Sherman. No, that is not an impossibility.
Round Four (108th Overall) Dream Target: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
Las Vegas is still in need of an ‘X’ wide receiver. Harris has a cult following, but medicals could let him slip to 108. He missed the Shrine Bowl due to it.
Harris may not be a burner, but he is very productive. Collegiate corners had issues covering the former Rebel in both man and zone. Expect similar consistency at the next level.
Round Five (143rd Overall) Dream Target: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
Competition on the offensive line is never a bad thing. Cam Williams had a rollercoaster year. Some analysts had the Texas product as high as the top-ten picks at one point; however, a disappointing end of the year, especially post-knee injury, dropped his stock noticeably.
Not many expected Williams to declare given his limited experience. In retrospect, there is a lot of reasoning to stay. Arch Manning could’ve used a healthy star tackle.
Regardless, this is a shot at getting a superstar talent that made a bad decision. That is well worth a fifth round pick.
The chance Williams slips this far is low, but maybe it was more than just poor judgment that drove the star tackle from Texas. Fingers crossed it was the former.
Round Six (180th Overall) Dream Target: Kyle Monangai, RB, Rutgers
It may be weird to wait this long to address running back. Criticism would be fair if a talent like Monangai is not here. In this universe, he did, and the Raiders capitalized.
Monangai is a bowling ball. If Las Vegas loves Ashton Jeanty, there is a good chance they will like the Rutgers product. For the value, there is not a better option.
There is a chance Monangai gets to this point due to poorer testing in an elite class. If he does, pray he is taken by your team and not your rival.
Round Six (213th Overall) Dream Target: Caleb Rogers, OL, Texas Tech
Remember the statement “Competition on the offensive line is never a bad thing?”
Rogers is a ferocious, powerful right tackle projected to guard. His run blocking and mobility are massive assets to build upon. Talk about an elite backup lineman to have, right?
Round Six (215th Overall) Dream Target: Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame
The linebacker corps is extremely weak. Even with Campell, there still needs more competition.
Kiser could slip due to his smaller frame at 230 pounds. He flashed in Mobile at the Senior Bowl with an interception in 7-on-7 drills. Kiser has legitimate starter potential in the right system.
Round Seven (222nd Overall) Dream Target: Max Brosmer, QB, Minnesota
Geno won’t last forever. Brosmer’s high-level throws are jaw-dropping.
There are lapses in his processing that could drop him to this point. The Minnesota product could flourish with Smith as his mentor.
In an era of $8 million plus contracts for backups, late-round options seem more and more valuable to the cap than ever before.
