Raiders may draft Shedeur Sanders after Geno Smith trade

The Las Vegas Raiders have acquired quarterback Geno Smith from the Seattle Seahawks for a 2025 third-round pick. Smith, 34, had a successful run in Seattle, winning the AP Comeback Player of the Year award in 2022. Despite this acquisition, the Raiders still seek a long-term solution at quarterback. A recent Instagram photo of Smith with Shedeur Sanders has sparked speculation about the Raiders potentially drafting Sanders with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Sanders is a top quarterback prospect and could be available when the Raiders pick. However, it remains uncertain if the team will select a quarterback at that position in the upcoming draft.