The Las Vegas Raiders sent shockwaves through the NFL on Friday when they traded a third-round pick for quarterback Geno Smith. Smith joins a team with an All-Pro rookie tight end and a stout defense. Tom Brady and the Raiders front office are clearly ready to be aggressive in their pursuit of a return to the playoffs. Even with the quarterback position set, the Raiders roster still has a number of weaknesses that need to be addressed. In this mock draft, the Las Vegas Raiders fill out their roster to support their new signal-caller.
Las Vegas Raiders Three-Round Mock Draft
Round 1, Pick 6: Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona WR
What better way to show commitment to your new quarterback than to draft a 6’5” star wide receiver? Many fans may argue that the Raiders should select Ashton Jeanty here, but the running back class is deep enough to find value in later rounds. Instead, Las Vegas brings in a dominant ball-winner with shades of Mike Evans.
Geno Smith is known for trusting his receivers and fitting passes into tight windows. Arizona receiver Tetairoa McMillan is better at winning contested catches than any other player in this draft class. McMillan has surprising fluidity for his size and can make defenders miss after the catch. By adding McMillan to a pass-catching group that includes Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers, the Raiders would give Geno Smith a full arsenal of weapons to work with.
Round 2, Pick 37: Shavon Revel, East Carolina CB
If the Raiders lose Nate Hobbs to free agency, they’ll need to add to their cornerback room. Jakorian Bennet and Jack Jones have provided good value so far, but East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel would be a clear upgrade. If Revel were not recovering from a torn ACL, he would likely be a mid-first-round prospect. As things stand, the Raiders get a steal in round two of this mock draft.
At 6’2” and 194 lbs with 32 5/8” arms, Shavon Revel is a prototypical modern NFL cornerback. Revel has excellent recovery speed and ball skills. His coverage instincts leave something to be desired, but all of the traits of an elite cornerback are there. If Shavon Revel can stay healthy, he could be a lockdown defender for the Raiders for years to come.
Round 3, Pick 68: TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State RB
In this mock draft, the Raiders reunite offensive coordinator Chip Kelly with running back TreVeyon Henderson. At Ohio State, Kelly utilized Henderson as an explosive home run hitter. Henderson has unmatched acceleration that allows him to turn any carry into a big play. As a Buckeye, he excelled both in pass protection and as a receiver.
Henderson hasn’t been used as an every-down back in the past. He thrives more in a limited role where he is allowed to stay fresh for each carry. If the Raiders sign a running back in free agency like Najee Harris or J.K. Dobbins, Henderson could be the perfect piece to complete their offense. This pick would add some much-needed explosiveness to the Raiders rushing attack.
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