Updated Las Vegas Raiders 2025 Draft Picks After Geno Smith Trade…
Here’s how the Raiders’ 2025 draft selections shape up following their acquisition of Geno Smith.
The Las Vegas Raiders broke the usual Friday evening “news dump” cycle with reports confirming they are acquiring quarterback Geno Smith from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a third-round pick in this year’s draft. Head coach Pete Carroll played a key role in facilitating the trade, reuniting with his former quarterback from Seattle.
Smith’s arrival impacts the Raiders’ draft strategy for 2025, especially as the team is expected to extend his contract beyond 2025, his current deal’s final year. However, the Raiders may still target a quarterback in the later rounds or possibly as early as Day 2, keeping an eye on the future as they continue reshaping their depth chart.
Originally holding two third-round picks, the Raiders have confirmed that the selection being sent to Seattle is No. 92 overall—the one they acquired from the New York Jets in the Davante Adams trade. This pick had the potential to become a second-rounder, but Adams and the Jets failed to meet the required conditions. Ultimately, the Raiders have already come out ahead in that deal, as Adams is now searching for a new team following his release by the Jets.
Updated 2025 Raiders Draft Picks Post-Geno Smith Trade
According to Tankathon, here’s the updated breakdown of the Raiders’ 2025 draft picks:
– **First Round:** No. 6
– **Second Round:** No. 37
– **Third Round:** No. 68
– **Fourth Round:** No. 107
– **Fifth Round:** No. 144
– **Sixth Round:** No. 182
– **Sixth Round (Compensatory):** No. 214
– **Sixth Round (Compensatory):** No. 218
– **Seventh Round:** No. 224
Despite trading away a late third-round pick, the Raiders still hold three selections in the top 75, five within the top 150, and a total of nine picks in the 2025 draft. Giving up an extra third-rounder for Smith—who adds stability and credibility at quarterback—is a reasonable investment as the team continues to plan for its long-term future at the position.
