Sportsnaut

● By Scott Gulbransen
The Las Vegas Raiders are charging into 2025 with a clean slate and a new leadership quartet. John Spytek, the Tampa Bay talent guru, has come in as GM paired with legendary head coach Pete Carroll, offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, and the return of defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. From Spytek’s knack for finding gems, Carroll’s defensive mastery, Kelly’s offensive ingenuity, and Graham’s steady hand, a new dawn is rising in Sin City. With the No. 6 pick and a full seven-round arsenal in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Raiders are ready to address their most significant needs—starting with quarterback—while building a roster that embodies their new vision. Here’s a complete mock draft explaining each pick, its reasoning, and an alternate if the top choice doesn’t work out.