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Raiders' 2025 Draft Class Struggles to Make Impact Thus Far
Running back Ashton Jeanty is the only 2025 Raiders draftee with notable impact, rushing 138 yards and scoring three touchdowns in a recent game, while others have limited roles.
- This year, the Las Vegas Raiders' 2025 draft class has failed to live up to early praise, with only running back Ashton Jeanty, taken sixth overall, making a notable impact after four starts.
- After a 4-13 season that led to front-office changes, the firings of Tom Telesco, former general manager, and Antonio Pierce, former coach, raised expectations for this draft class.
- Second-Round wide receiver Jack Bech has caught both passes targeted to him for 33 yards, while third-round cornerback Darien Porter lost a starting role to Kyu Blu Kelly but is improving his technique.
- Signs point to contributions from rookies on Sunday at Indianapolis, as coach Pete Carroll plans to increase playing time, saying `We just want to get him in the game a little bit more than last week`.
- Given position changes and learning curves, the team is prioritizing measured development; Pete Carroll emphasized readiness over draft status, wanting to `keep growing with these guys`.
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Raiders' 2025 draft class struggles to make impact thus far
Tom Telesco's draft class as the Raiders' general manager included standout players like tight end Brock Bowers and linemen Jackson Powers-Johnson and DJ Glaze.
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