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The Las Vegas Raiders will make their first pick in the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday night, with the team first being on the clock with the No. 6 overall selection.
The most common mock draft selection for the Raiders at No. 6 has been Boise State superstar running back, Ashton Jeanty, which makes sense with the Raiders having a lackluster situation at running back after a season in which the team sported the league's worst rushing attack.
But we've also seen experts project the Raiders to take Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham and Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou. Graham, Jeanty and Membou are all realistic options for the Raiders at No. 6 given their needs.
With the 2025 NFL draft finally upon us, let's take a look at what some of the top experts are projecting for the Raiders with their first-round pick.
Raiders NFL mock draft 2025
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN: RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
Kiper Jr.: "Last in rushing yards per game at 79.8. Last in yards per rush at 3.6. Tied for the second-fewest runs of 10 or more yards with 34. That's what Las Vegas produced on the ground last season. New coach Pete Carroll is going to want much more out of his run game, and Jeanty could immediately flip the script. He displayed excellent speed, contact balance and vision en route to 2,601 rushing yards last season. He could be an elite three-down back in the NFL. Maybe add another receiver on Day 2 of the draft, and this would suddenly be a very interesting offense with Jeanty, Geno Smith, Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers."
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Dane Brugler, The Athletic: OT/G Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
Brugler: "Jeanty is off the board in this scenario, and new Raiders general manager John Spytek values the trenches on both sides of the ball. Mason Graham could be in play here, especially with Christian Wilkins coming off injury, but I keep hearing offensive line for Las Vegas — either Banks or Armand Membou."
Peter Schrager, ESPN: OT Armand Membou, Missouri
Schrager: "Membou has the best physical traits of any tackle in this class. The Raiders can keep building from the trenches. New general manager John Spytek was in the Tampa Bay front office when the Bucs struck gold with Tristan Wirfs in 2020. Membou at No. 6 isn't too early."
Todd McShay, The McShay Report: OT/G Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
McShay: "Many rate Armand Membou higher, but Raiders general manager John Spytek and part-owner Tom Brady, who is very much involved in this decision, are big on culture, and Banks is one of the highest-character players in the draft. He would immediately compete for the starting job at right tackle or guard. Left tackle Kolton Miller is entering the final year of his contract, so this pick would represent a short-term upgrade with long-term flexibility built in."
Vinnie Iyer, The Sporting News: RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
Iyer: "The Raiders seem to have fallen in love with Jeanty as the new feature back for Pete Carroll and Chip Kelly, as they have done little with their backfield, just signing Raheem Mostert. He can be a huge centerpiece as part of their positive offensive transition."
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com: OT/G Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
Jeremiah: "With Jeanty unavailable, the Raiders decide to continue building at the line of scrimmage. I would assume Texas coach Steve Sarkisian gave his former boss, Pete Carroll, a strong recommendation on Banks. With Kolton Miller seeking a new contract, Banks gives Las Vegas insurance at left tackle. In the meantime, he could play guard if needed."
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