A major reason as to why the Las Vegas Raiders and the rest of the NFL was more critical of the 2025 quarterback class was the pure talent potentially available the following year.
While the Raiders did draft quarterbacks Tommy Mellott and Cam Miller in the sixth round, Mellott is expected to convert to wide receiver, while Miller projects as a long-term backup and spot starter. With Geno Smith turning 35 during the upcoming season, the team will need to start thinking about a long-term solution under center. The talent potentially up for grabs next April will likely be where the Raiders begin their search, meaning the scouts are in for another year of heavily attacking the position.