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Raiders Prioritize Toughness and Depth in First Draft Under New Leadership

Pete Carroll and John Spytek focus on rebuilding team identity with physical players and strategic trades in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Aug 30, 2024; Stanford, California, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Jack Bech (18) scores a touchdown during the second half against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is introduced during a news conference at the Intermountain Health Performance Center on April 25, 2025, in Henderson, Nevada. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal/TNS)
Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty is selected by the Las Vegas Raiders as the number six pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field.

Overview

  • The Raiders selected Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 overall pick, emphasizing physicality and character despite debates over the value of drafting a running back so high.
  • General Manager John Spytek traded down twice, securing five picks in the first 99 selections to maximize mid-round value and address multiple roster needs.
  • Wide receiver Jack Bech from TCU and cornerback Darien Porter from Iowa State were drafted in the second and third rounds, filling key gaps in the offense and defense.
  • Spytek and Carroll stressed a cultural reset focused on toughness and effort, drawing inspiration from Carroll's success with the Seahawks' 'Legion of Boom.'
  • Analysts remain divided on the Jeanty pick, praising his talent but questioning its alignment with modern roster economics and the Raiders' current roster strengths.