Las Vegas Raiders Broncos Rookie Forecast 2025
Solid Starter
Jack Bech, WR, TCU – Round 2 
The Raiders entered the draft with a big hole at the wide receiver position, and after adding some extra draft ammo in a move down, they added some starting competition with the selection of Bech. Bech is a big receiver who is a gritty player who could be a possessional receiver in Las Vegas’ offense. With an open depth chart, Bech has the ability to compete quickly for a starting spot.
The 6-foot-1, 214-pound Bech plays bigger than his size, as he is a strong and physical wide receiver. In 2024, Bech had 62 receptions for 1,034 yards with nine touchdowns while splitting targets with teammate Savion Williams. Bech improved significantly over previous seasons and was an effective receiver in the short to intermediate part of the field. After just suffering the loss of his older brother, Tiger, in the New Orleans terrorist attack, Bech competed well at the Senior Bowl and showed the world that he is an inspiring leader.
Bech should be able to play quickly for the Raiders. They have a serious lack of talent at wide receiver, and Bech could start quickly across from Jakobi Meyers. Bech lacks some speed and separation skills for the NFL, so I think that will hold him back from being a true No. 1. However, he landed with a quality pocket passer in Geno Smith and an astute offensive coordinator in Chip Kelly. Early in his pro career, I think Bech will be a solid starter for Las Vegas.
2024: Jackson Powers-Johnson, C
2023: Tyree Wilson, DE
2022: Dylan Parham, G
2021: Trevon Moehrig, S
2020: Damon Arnette, CB
2019: Johnathan Abram, S
2018: Kolton Miller, OT
2017: Obi Melifonwu, S
2016: Shilique Calhoun, DE
2015: Clive Walford, TE
2014: Gabe Jackson, G
2013: Sio Moore, LB
Most Likely To Bust
Caleb Rogers, OT, Texas Tech – Round 3 
The Raiders added two offensive tackles in the third round that I think could have a hard time seeing the field in Charles Grant and Rogers. Rogers might kick inside to guard, which could help him stick in the NFL. After watching Rogers at the Senior Bowl, I feel he lacks a defining trait, as he is not especially strong or quick at the point of attack. Third-round picks are graded as backups with the projection of developing into a starter, and I think Rogers could get stuck as a backup in the NFL.
2024: Delmar Glaze, OT
2023: Tre Tucker, WR
2022: None
2021: Divine Deable, LB
2020: Tanner Muse, LB
2019: Trayvon Mullen, CB
2018: Arden Key, DE
2017: Eddie Vanderdoes, DT
2016: Jihad Ward, DE
2015: Mario Edwards, DT
2014: Derek Carr, QB
2013: D.J. Hayden, CB
Potential Boom Pick
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State – Round 1 
While the 2025 NFL Draft was deep for running back talent, and Las Vegas was worse off at other positions, the Raiders followed their board and drafted the best player available with Jeanty at the sixth pick. Las Vegas should not have needed to draft Jeanty as they should have signed Josh Jacobs to a contract extension, but the Dave Ziegler and Tom Telesco front offices failed on that decision, and that left the Raiders badly needing an impact player for their rushing offense.
Jeanty (5-8, 218) is a devastating running back with an excellent skill set and he could be a special back at the pro level. There is a lot to fall in love with Jeanty. The two traits that jump out immediately are the speed and strong build that make Jeanty a nightmare for defenses. He has an excellent first step with an instant burst to hit the hole. Along with firing quickly upfield, Jeanty has serious speed with a second gear to accelerate into the secondary. If defenses don’t redirect or cause him to slow down, Jeanty can go the distance as he has real speed to break off long runs. He may not be as fast as Jahmyr Gibbs, but Jeanty could have speed comparable to Breece Hall.
On top of the speed, Jeanty has serious strength. With a strong build and a thick lower body, Jeanty is a nightmare to tackle, as defenders really struggle to get a hold of him. He uses his strong chest and thick lower body to bounce off tacklers, and Jeanty shows superb contact balance. He is difficult to get on the ground, and Jeanty will push through or toss defenders to the side. With his strong build to push, Jeanty finishes runs extremely well, falling forward for more yardage and delivering some punishment to tacklers. With his power and speed, Jeanty is a three-down back who can be effective in third-and-long or short-yardage situations.
To be a top back in the NFL, a player has to be a good receiver, and Jeanty fits the bill. Even though he has a thick build, Jeanty is very athletic running routes and shows an incredible ability to adjust his powerful frame to passes. Jeanty has soft, natural hands and is very reliable at making the catch. As a pro, Jeanty could be a superb outlet receiver and a mismatch weapon when going against linebackers. Like all college backs, Jeanty will need to learn blocking for blitz protection, but he definitely has three-down starting potential for the NFL.
On top of Jeanty being talented, he landed in a good situation as he will be an instant starter and feature back in Chip Kelly’s offense. Kelly knows how to attack defenses on the ground and produce big rushing totals. Thus, Jeanty has boom pick and star potential in Las Vegas.
2024: Brock Bowers, TE
2023: Michael Mayer, TE
2022: None
2021: Alex Leatherwood, OT
2020: Henry Ruggs, WR
2019: Josh Jacobs, RB
2018: Nick Nelson, CB
2017: Gareon Conley, CB
2016: Karl Joseph, S
2015: Amari Cooper, WR
2014: Khalil Mack, LB
2013: Menelik Watson, OT
Future Depth Player
Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary – Round 3 
The Raiders added Grant in the third round, and he could be good insurance behind Kolton Miller. Grant has quality quickness and athleticism, but he lacks strength and physicality for the NFL. That could be developed, but Grant might top out as a swing tackle backup. Every team needs that, and it is a very valuable backup for a pro roster. With some development, Grant could fill that role for Las Vegas.
2024: Tommy Eichenberg, LB
2023: Aidan O’Connell, QB
2022: Zamir White, RB
2021: Malcolm Koonce, DE
2020: Lynn Bowden, WR
2019: Hunter Renfrow, WR
2018: Maurice Hurst, DT
2017: David Sharpe, OT
2016: Connor Cook, QB
2015: Jon Feliciano, G
2014: Keith McGill, CB
2013: Tyler Wilson, QB
