Report: Raiders Eyeing Trade-Up for Top QB in 2025 NFL Draft…
The Las Vegas Raiders have been at the center of ongoing quarterback speculation this offseason, with rumors linking them to both the 2025 NFL Draft and free agency. As the NFL Scouting Combine kicks off, new reports suggest the team’s quarterback strategy is taking shape.
Under a revamped leadership, head coach Pete Carroll has been brought in to bring stability and credibility, while general manager John Spytek is tasked with building a long-term contender. Holding the sixth overall pick in the 2025 draft, the Raiders have multiple paths they could take—whether signing a veteran like Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson or drafting a top quarterback prospect.
According to Tony Pauline of *Sportskeeda*, the prevailing belief around the league is that Las Vegas is one of the teams actively looking to trade up with the Tennessee Titans for the No. 1 overall pick. If successful, the Raiders would reportedly target quarterback Cam Ward.
However, if a trade-up isn’t feasible, Las Vegas has a contingency plan. Pauline reports that if the team stays at No. 6, it could select Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, whom co-owner Tom Brady is said to be high on. Though Ward is generally viewed as the better prospect, the question remains whether the gap between the two is worth the high cost of securing the top pick.
Another potential scenario floated within league circles suggests the Raiders could opt for a veteran quarterback—such as Rodgers or Sam Darnold—while using their No. 6 pick on running back Ashton Jeanty. Pairing Jeanty with Brock Bowers would provide an immediate boost to the offense and create a strong foundation for a future franchise quarterback.
