Enter the latest CBS Sports mock. Ryan Wilson has the Raiders trading up to No. 3 with the Jacksonville Jaguars to grab Sanders after the Giants take Miami’s Cam Ward first overall. Here’s his thinking there:
The Las Vegas Raiders fell out of the top five in the order for the NFL draft after their win against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The Raiders held the number one pick going into the game and are now sixth in the order. However, CBS Sports predicts the team will trade up in the draft to get their future quarterback.
Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce was asked about the part of the fan base that was disappointed in ceding NFL draft position following Sunday's 19-14 victory over the Jaguars.
The battle for the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft continued in Week 16. The New York Giants hold the top pick after Sunday afternoon's games.
With the win over the Jaguars, the Raiders lost ground in the race for the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Las Vegas Raiders’ win over Jacksonville is the most substantial swing we have seen for the No. 1 pick since The Athletic began tracking the race in Week 14. Before kicking off the late window of Sunday’s games, Las Vegas had a 35 percent chance at the No. 1 pick. It now has a 1 percent chance following its win.
With this precious third win on the season, the Raiders would be picking sixth instead of first in the 2025 NFL Draft if the season ended today. The New York Giants have the worst record in the NFL at a delightful 2-13 with the New England Patriots,
Thanks to wins by the Las Vegas Raiders and Carolina Panthers, the Cleveland Browns’ 2025 NFL draft slot has significantly improved.
Before Week 16, the Las Vegas Raiders were neck-and-neck with the New York Giants for the distinction of worst record in the NFL and the reward that comes with it: the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. The Raiders (3-12) have now plummeted out of the top five thanks to their 19-14 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
Raiders owner Mark Davis seemingly didn’t lose any sleep after Las Vegas squandered the No. 1 pick Sunday. Davis stopped by the victorious locker room following the 19-14 home win over the Jaguars and was seen clapping and chatting with players, and reportedly in a “good mood,” The Athletic reported.
The Las Vegas Raiders were in the driver's seat for the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. After missing out on a quarterback this year, the expectation is that