Las Vegas Raiders 7-Round NFL Mock Draft: November

A 2-8 start for the Las Vegas Raiders has many fans already thinking about April, and what’s to come of the current brass in charge of leading the organization each week. While there’s still a long way to go in the campaign, here is an early look at where general manager Tom Telesco could go in April to boost a roster in need of talent on both sides of the ball. 

Round 1 (No. 4 overall): Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

A new face under center to compete under the bright lights of Las Vegas! Away from the spotlight that comes from being Deion Sanders’ kid, Shedeur Sanders has consistently proved week after week that he deserves to be in the conversation to be not only the first signal-caller off the board but the top overall pick alongside teammate Travis Hunter. He’s immensely talented with the ability shoulders-up that showcases a high floor under center. 

Round 2 (No. 35 overall): Wyatt Milum, OT, West Virginia

A riser on the offensive line, Wyatt Milum is as consistent a prospect as you’ll find in a class searching for some semblance of tier separation. He’s got the footwork to play left tackle, and the road-grading mentality and lower half to displace bodies as a right tackle.

Round 3 (No. 66 overall): Antwaun Powell-Ryland, EDGE, Virginia Tech

Antwaun Powell-Ryland doesn’t fit the mold of edge rushers the Raiders usually target (big/long/powerful), but he’s an athlete who has the tools in the bag to push the pocket with some consistency at the next level. He’s got an outstanding get-off, excellent bend, a detailed pass-rush repertoire, and flies around the fringe areas as a run defender. He’s been a fun prospect to study. 

Round 3 (No. 71 overall): A’Marion McCoy, DB, Boise State

Head coach Antonio Pierce wants alphas on his roster, guys that compete each day at practice, each rep on gameday, and battle for the guys around them inside the Las Vegas locker room. A’Marion McCoy hasn’t received national attention for his game as running back Ashton Jeanty has taken over headlines for the Broncos, but he’s an absolute competitor on the outside with the size and technique to make an NFL roster. The range of outcomes as far as where he can go is extremely varied, but for me, he’s got a shot to go in the top 100 picks.

Round 4 (No. 106 overall): Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State

Another ballplayer out of the Mountain West, Tory Horton’s name has been popular for some time. While you won’t see himfor the rest of the 2024 campaign due to injury, he remains a player high on teams’ boards due to his route-running and body control. He also has excellent size at 6-foot-3 with the release package and lower-half flexibility to redirect—a trait that often fails to follow larger wideouts.

Round 5 (No. 142 overall): Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech

If you aren’t familiar with this year's projected running back class, it’s time to put your hard hat on and watch some film because it is LOADED. A recent Senior Bowl invite acceptee, Bhayshul Tuten has been everything for the Hokies offense in 2024. He’ll eclipse 1,000 yards before season’s end and enter the draft process with every opportunity to rise even in a historically talented class. 

Round 6 (No. 179 overall): Gus Hartwig, IOL, Purdue

More depth for the big boys up front. A long-time contributor for the Boilermakers with more than 3,000 snaps at center, Gus Hartwig provides rotational value at the pivot spot with the footwork and lateral agility to compete for time at guard. He’s not an overpowering mover along the front five, but he moves extremely well and has no issue sliding with even the most athletic of one and three-techs in the trenches. Everything starts with footwork, and you won’t find many more linemen here on day three with better agility and balance than Hartwig, a four-time All-Big-Ten honoree. 

Round 6 (No. 212 overall): CJ West, IDL, Indiana

A transfer from Kent State, CJ West is a big man who moves like one of much smaller stature. The anchor for the top ten ranked Hoosiers up front, a heavy spotlight will surround West this week with a matchup against Ohio State on the horizon. A solid performance will continue to move him up on draft boards. 

Round 7 (No. 217 overall): Upton Stout, DB, Western Kentucky

With it being so early in the process, I like to use these selections to introduce players to the audience that are currently unknown to the public eye. Upton Stout, a former transfer from North Texas, is a nickel corner that has some similarities to the Mike Hilton’s of yesteryear. While not the biggest athlete on the football field, Stout is extremely competitive, can absolutely fly, and is an elite run defender at this point in time. We’ll see Stout live at the Senior Bowl in the coming weeks, where his performance in an alternate setting will carry a large amount of weight toward finalizing his evaluation.