Although none of them have taken a snap in an NFL game, the Las Vegas Raiders' 2025 draft class looks pretty good. Clear-cut needs were addressed, and beyond those, the team added players who are lined up to contribute immediately, as well as some potential future starters.
It was an ideal draft for the new regime as it tries to turn around years of draft failure by its predecessors. A look at this year's projected starters for the Raiders shows a far cry talent-wise compared to the same exercise a year ago.
It, of course, starts with quarterback Geno Smith as an upgrade under center and continues with rookie Ashton Jeanty as the new No.