Raiders draft 2024: Mock with a big trade up

Las Vegas gets its quarterback in huge deal

This is our third full seven-round Las Vegas Raiders mock draft this week. This one features a big trade up. The other two mock were a no-trade draft and one that a trade into the bottom of first round. Full disclosure: Some players appear on multiple mocks as we try exercise our way up to draft day Thursday:

Let’s get it done:

First round

Trade: Raiders send No. 13, 2025 first-round picks, No. 44, 2025 second-round pick for No. 3.

No. 3: Jayden Daniels, LSU, quarterback: The price is steep, but it could be worse and the Antonio Peirce gets his man. Daniels could take the Raiders to the next level very quickly.

Third round

No. 77: Rutgers cornerback Max Melton:

This would be a pretty nice get in the third round after the Daniels blockbuster. Melton is very well liked in league circles and many scouts think he can become a starter soon.

Fourth round

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No. 112: Pittsburgh tackle Matt Goncalves:

He’d be a terrific get this deep. The Raiders have shown interest in him. This would be continuing a strong draft and give Daniels a potential long-term protector at a need position.

Fifth round:

No. 148: Michigan guard Trevor Keegan:

The Raiders studied the Wolverines’ offensive lineman and Keegan has a chance to develop into a starter. He offers solid value and will have a chance to develop quickly.

Sixth round

No. 208: Travis Glover, tackle, Georgia State:

The Raiders reportedly visited with Glover, who has a chance to be a steal. He can never have enough offensive linemen.

Seventh round:

No. 223: Edefaun Ulofoshio, linebacker, Washington:

The Raiders have studied Ulofoshio and he would be a nice get in the seventh round at a position where they could use some youth and depth.

No. 229: Trey Taylor, safety, Air Force:

The Raiders have shown interest in the Jim Thorpe Award winner and he could be a nice final piece to this draft.

Conclusion:

Getting Daniels and Melton in this draft would be something. Of course, it hurts next year’s draft, but if Daniels hits (as expected), it would be well worth it.