The master of NFL mock drafts is back at it again.
On Wednesday morning, ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper released his latest first-round draft predictions, hot off the press for all to see.
Courtesy of a rough 4-13 record in 2024, the Raiders will be eager to add offensive talent in any way possible with the sixth-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Although they'd ideally go quarterback, they appear to be out of that range for the top two gunslingers. Kiper also shares that same sentiment, as he currently has Las Vegas taking Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan with the team's first-round pick.
Standing tall at 6-foot-5 with blazing 4.4 speed in the 40-yard dash, McMillan has all the traits of a future NFL superstar. Nicknamed 'T-Mac,' the Wildcats standout often draws comparisons to NFL stars like Tee Higgins and Drake London due to their similar measurables.
Detailed view of the jersey of Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4.)
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McMillan is a masterful run-after-catch receiver who is extremely difficult to bring to the ground in open space. He possesses a unique blend of size, reliable hands, and advanced route-running skills that make him a highly sought-after WR1 prospect.
During his 2024 season in Tucson, T-Mac hauled in 84 receptions for 1,319 yards and eight touchdowns. McMillan finished his collegiate career with the the fourth-most receptions (213) third-most touchdown receptions (26), and the most receiving yards (3,423) in program history.
It is without question that the Raiders are also in desperate need for a quarterback, but with a draft class that has limited options at that position, it is wise for the Raiders to add another explosive weapon in the passing game.
