The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2025 draft class could play a key role in shaping the team’s future success. With 11 total selections, the front office trio of Pete Carroll, John Spytek, and Tom Brady appeared to target players who are not only talented but prepared to contribute right away.
Under the leadership of 73-year-old head coach Pete Carroll, the Raiders are clearly in “win-now” mode as evidenced by their trade for veteran quarterback Geno Smith. Several rookies from this draft class are already expected to take on immediate responsibilities or compete for meaningful snaps.
One major reason this group stands out as NFL-ready is their collective experience at the college level. Thanks to the extra year of eligibility granted due to COVID-19, many of these players are entering the league with more game reps than a typical rookie class.
Raiders Rank Among Top in College Snap Count
According to Pro Football Focus, Las Vegas ranked second among all teams in total college snaps from their 2025 draft class. Their 11 draftees combined for 22,874 snaps — a sign of both volume and experience.
Leading the class is No. 6 overall pick Ashton Jeanty, who posted an elite 95.3 PFF grade in 2024 and was runner-up in Heisman voting. Jeanty and second-round pick Jack Bech, a wide receiver, together logged over 3,100 snaps in college. Overall, four Raiders draftees surpassed 2,000 collegiate snaps, and five others exceeded 1,500.
That experience will be especially valuable as Jeanty and Bech are expected to contribute heavily right away. Other players may start in smaller roles but will be ready if called upon thanks to their in-game familiarity.
Experienced Linemen and Quarterback Highlight Depth
PFF also highlighted third-round offensive linemen Caleb Rogers (Texas Tech) and Charles Grant (William & Mary), both of whom bring strong resumes. Rogers spent five years with the Red Raiders, playing over 3,700 snaps across both tackle spots. Grant, a highly graded left tackle in 2024, adds more polish to the line.
In the sixth round, the Raiders added Cam Miller, a four-year starter at North Dakota State. He played 3,293 snaps and led the Bison to two FCS championships, showing leadership and poise at the college level.
While Las Vegas’ high snap total is partly due to having one of the largest draft classes, it’s also clear the team prioritized proven, seasoned players. That approach should help smooth the transition for these rookies as they step into the NFL spotlight under the Carroll-Spytek-Brady regime.
