Levi Edwards
The Las Vegas Raiders are currently eight days away from the start of the 2025 NFL Draft, in which they holdnine draft picks. That total includes two compensatory picks on Day 3 of the annual event.
Take a quick look at the construction of the current roster before rookies and more free agents are added.
Quarterbacks (alphabetical order)
The Raiders traded forGeno Smithin March and signed him to a contract extension earlier this month. Smith started 49 games over the last three seasons for the Seattle Seahawks, throwing 71 touchdown passes in that span.Aidan O'Connelltook over as the starter for the Raiders midseason in 2024, with 1,612 passing yards and eight touchdowns thrown in his nine games played.Carter Bradleyspent the majority of the season on the practice squad before signing to the active roster heading into Week 15.
Running backs
Zamir Whiteopened the 2024 season as the lead back in the Raiders backfield, complemented byDylan Laube,Sincere McCormickandChris Collierthroughout the season. The Silver and Black signedRaheem Mostertin free agency, after he rushed for 23 touchdowns over his previous three seasons with the Miami Dolphins. Former Los Angeles Chargers running backIsaiah Spillersigned to the Raiders practice squad near the end of the 2024 season.
Wide receivers
Jakobi MeyersandTre Tuckerhandled the duties as starting wideouts for the majority of the season, with Meyers securing his first season over 1,000 yards in his NFL career.Alex Bachman,Kristian Wilkerson,Tyreik McAllisterand rookieRamel Keytonalso saw action throughout the season as well.Kyle Philipssigned to the roster this offseason after spending two seasons with the Tennessee Titans.
Tight ends
Brock Bowershad a rookie season for the ages, setting a franchise record for most receptions in a single season and NFL records for most receptions by a rookie at any position and most receiving yards by a rookie tight end in a single season.Michael MayerandJustin Shorterappeared in an combined 21 games for the Raiders in 2024.Ian Thomasjoins the tight ends room after playing for the Carolina Panthers for seven seasons, totaling 119 catches and four touchdowns in his tenure.
Offensive linemen
The Raiders have five starting O-linemen returning inKolton Miller,DJ Glaze,Jordan Meredith,Dylan ParhamandJackson Powers-Johnson.Thayer Munford Jr.appeared in 14 games with four starts whileWill PutnamandDalton Wagnerwere fixtures on the practice squad. Veteran guard and Super Bowl LV championAlex Cappasigned to the team this offseason, and could compete for a role in the starting rotation.
Defensive linemen
Maxx Crosbyled the team in sacks for a third consecutive season, however an ankle injury sidelined for the last five games of the season.Christian WilkinsandMalcolm Kooncealso suffered debilitating injuries that sidelined them for the majority of the season. The defensive line was dependent uponAdam Butler,Tyree Wilson,Charles Snowdenand rookieJonah Laulu, who all played in at least 16 games in 2024.
Linebackers
The Raiders return five linebackers who were on the active roster or practice squad last season, includingAmari Burneyand rookie UDFAAmari Gainerwho appeared in all 17 games. This offseason, the team added veteransElandon RobertsandDevin Whiteto the linebacking corps. The two have a combined 733 solo tackles in their careers.
Defensive backs
Jakorian Bennettrecorded eight pass defections in 2024 while allowing a 52.3 completion percentage in coverage before a shoulder injury sidelined him for the last seven games of the season.Isaiah Pola-Maostepped up due to a slew of injuries, coming away with five pass deflections, two forced fumbles and 57 solo tackles. Along with Pola-Mao, defensive backsDarnay HolmesandThomas Harperappeared in at least 15 games last season. This offseason, the Silver and Black signedJeremy Chinn,Eric StokesandLonnie Johnson Jr.in efforts to add depth to the secondary.
Special teams
The special teams trio ofDaniel Carlson,AJ ColeandJacob Bobenmoyercompleted their second season together in 2024. Cole set a career high in yards per punt (50.8) while Carlson made 85 percent of his field goal attempts, not missing a single one from 39 yards or less.
