Many of the best quarterback prospects are now on visit with the Las Vegas Raiders, and it seems certain that they will choose at least one of them in the 2024 NFL Draft. They could have to wait for further rounds, though.
The Raiders can’t select one of the top four prospects unless they move up since they don’t have a first-round choice until No. 13. The club may choose to hold onto its position at No. 13 and choose Bo Nix or Michael Penix Jr., but that might be a stretch. One of the most intriguing quarterbacks in the draft, Spencer Rattler ought to be accessible in later rounds.
According to ESPN’s Jordan Reid, the Raiders will draft Rattler with their third-round pick rather than a quarterback in the first round.
Reid stated in a blog published on April 4 that the Raiders “probably won’t stay out of the QB running, especially after Jimmy Garoppolo lasted one season (partially on the bench) with the team and signed Gardner Minshew this offseason and drafted Aidan O’Connell in the fourth round last year.” “An additional passer needs to be added to the roster, regardless of whether a trade is made at the top of the draft, where the Raiders choose at No. 13, or anywhere on Day 2. Although it wouldn’t be shocking to see the Raiders move back into the first round later on in order to grab a quarterback, it makes sense to turn to Rattler in this scenario because five signal-callers are already off the board.
“Over the previous month, I attended a number of pro days, and I was quite impressed with Rattler. Overall, his pre-draft experience has been strong. Despite playing behind a subpar offensive line in 2023, Rattler—a balanced and rhythmic thrower—finished the season with 3,186 passing yards and 19 touchdown passes. Although the skill is clear, there is still a need for speedier decision-making under duress.
Formerly, Spencer Rattler was expected to be the first pick.
Spencer Rattler was regarded as one of the nation’s top quarterback prospects at one point. According to PointsBet, he was even the favorite to be the first overall choice in the 2022 NFL Draft.
That was before to his move to South Carolina, while he was still at Oklahoma. After having a difficult season in 2021, he was benched in favor of Caleb Williams, who is predicted to be this year’s top choice. He will have the opportunity to play in the NFL after being able to revitalize his career at South Carolina. With a Day 2 pick, he is the kind of prospect that is worth taking a risk on.
Bo Nix and the Las Vegas Raiders meeting
Spencer Rattler won’t be the only choice available to the Raiders if they choose not to choose a quarterback with their first-round pick. Bo Nix of Oregon may be accessible in the second round. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated stated in an April 4 X post that the Raiders and Nix are meeting this week.
