Raiders double down in fourth round with speedy receiver

© Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesAfter drafting Jack Bech in the second round, the Las Vegas Raiders have continued to build up their receiver corps.

With the 108th pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Raiders selected Tennessee wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr.

With a top three receiving corps of Jakobi Meyers, Bech and Tre Tucker, the Raiders clearly placed an emphasis on getting their offense on track. However, they still desired a need to find a legitimate deep threat in that group. Thornton being on the roster solves that problem, giving Geno Smith someone he can target deep downfield.

What Thornton brings to the Raiders

Thornton is the exact type of prospect…