What we learned from Pete Carroll and John Spytek’s first draft

© Candice Ward-Imagn ImagesThe 2025 NFL Draft marked a pivotal point for head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek, providing a clear indication of their long-term vision of the Raiders.

Some things were pretty clear from the start, such as the selection of running back Ashton Jeanty was indicative of Carroll’s desire to build a strong run game in Las Vegas as he had at his previous stops. However, while those inferences were proven true, there was still plenty about the new regime that remained completely unknown. With the draft, however, there is now more that can be understood about how they operate.

With that in mind, here are some observations that can be made with a quick…