A focal point of the Las Vegas Raiders’ draft process has been on the quarterbacks.
The Raiders, though, aren’t alone in their need and desire for a quarterback this draft. So, let’s do a quarterback mock draft for the league.
Caleb Williams, USC, Chicago Bears:
We’ll take the gimme. It would be a stunner at this point if the Bears bypassed Williams, who is considered the best quarterback prospect in the draft, at No. 1.
Jayden Daniels, LSU, Washington Commanders:
And there goes the Raiders’ dream. The Commanders could opt for Drake Maye or even J.J. McCarthy, but I just think Daniels’ overall talent will sway Washington toward him at No. 2.
Drake Maye, North Carolina, New England Patriots:
There is a lot of talk that the Patriots could deal the No. 3 pick or even take Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. But the Patriots do need a quarterback and Maye has big potential. So, I think they pull the trigger on the quarterback.
J.J. McCarthy, Michigan, Minnesota Vikings:
It could be at No. 4 or a little lower, but I’d be surprised if the Vikings don’t use their two first-round picks (plus some perhaps) to go get a quarterback and McCarthy makes sense. The only road block could be if they can’t get ahead of the New York Giants at No. 6 and they want McCarthy.
Bo Nix, Oregon, Denver Broncos:
Nix makes sense for Sean Payton. It may not be at No. 12 as it could be a trade-down or trade-up situation later in the first or second round. Regardless of exact pick, this pairing makes sense.
Michael Penix, Washington, Las Vegas Raiders:
Nix and Penix are in that second tier of quarterbacks and I think their situations are similar. Penix and the Raiders make a lot of sense although it may not be at No. 13. A trade situation could end up with Penix joining the Raiders.
Spencer Rattler, South Carolina, Seattle Seahawks:
Rattler would be a good fit behind Geno Smith and could be a lottery ticket. The problem is I’m not sure if he will last to the third round and the Seahawks don’t have a second-round pick, so this might require a trade.
Jordan Travis, Florida State, New York Giants;
He could be a perfect choice at No. 70 for the Giants. Travis is a good prospect, who is coming off an injury. He could heal without much pressure and be ready in 2025 if Daniel Jones fails.
Michael Pratt, Tulane, New Orleans Saints:
The hometown kid makes sense as he could be groomed to be Derek Carr’s replacement. His best bet is around the third round. The Saints don’t have third or fourth-round picks, so a trade may be needed.
Joe Milton, Tennessee, Dallas Cowboys:
With Dak Prescott’s future unclear, the Cowboys could land another insurance policy in the form of this big-armed prospect on Day Three.
Sam Hartman, Notre Dame, Atlanta Falcons:
This talented player could be groomed under Kirk Cousins with no pressure. He’d be a solid Day Three choice.
Taulia Tagovailoa, Maryland, New York Jets:
Tua’s little brother is a good developmental choice for the Jets as they consider the post-Aaron Rodgers world.
Devin Leary, Kentucky, Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
Another Day Three consideration for the future.
Kedon Slovis, BYU, Los Angeles Rams:
Sean McVay could have fun working with a young prospect under Matthew Stafford.
By JAKE FENNER Published: 14:06 GMT, 8 March 2025 | Updated: 14:06 GMT, 8 March 2025 After
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