Las Vegas general manager John Spytek recognizes the value of the position, although it is not closed to another option if the opportunity occurs
Henderson – the general manager of Las Vegas RaidersJohn Spytek, did not want to talk about specific prospects during his press conference prior to the NFL Draft 2025 This Friday. This includes Ashton Jeanty, by Boise State, who has been linked to the organization throughout the process.
However, Spytek made it clear that he firmly believes in selecting a corridor in one High Draft position.
“We have just seen Saquon Barkley change the (Philadelphia) Eagles in a year,” Spytek said during his press conference prior to this Friday's Draft. “There are certain ways to build a team, and I don't know how we get to the point of not feeling that corridorThey are valued.
“I come from the University of Michigan, and those boys were certainly highly valued there. So I find it difficult to ignore it.”
Mel Kiper Jr. the ESPN It foresees that the Raiders They will recruit Jeanty with the sixth global selection in their draft simulation. The heisman trophy finalist had a “good formal visit” with the Raiders In the talent team. Spytek was at the Pro Day of Boise State and brought Jeanty to Las Vegas For a visit.
Spytek and coach Pete Carroll agree that the land attack is an integral part of the offensive. Jeanty, who ran for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns in 2024, can immediately drive the offensive of the Raiderswhich ended in the last position of terrestrial yards per game with 79.8.
Beyond the position of corridorSpytek said the team maintains an “open mind” in selecting a field marshal.
“You have done research journalism well enough to know what we brought to some field marshal. And that was not by accident,” Spytek said. “We are still open to fix the most important position of the sport.”
The position is no longer a great need for the organization after acquiring Geno Smith in exchange and signing the former Seattle Seahawks with an extension of the contract of two years and 75 million dollars, which can amount to 85.5 million and includes 66.5 million in guaranteed money, a source to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
At the same time, Smith has no guaranteed money after 2026, which could open the door for them to Raiders They acquire a rooky field marshal for their development.
Los Raiders They have thoroughly evaluated field marshal during the draft process. This week, Las Vegas He received Sanders of Colorado for a visit. They have also met with other Quarterback prospects such as Quinn Ewers, Jaxson Dart and Will Howard.
“If you start forcing the players because you need them, you end up regretting you. And you can't have enough good players in certain positions,” Spytek said. “Sometimes, what does not seem a necessity now becomes a need after one or two injuries during the season, and then you appreciate having taken this player so good.”
