Raiders Reportedly Eye Jahdae Barron If They Trade Down in 2025 NFL Draft amid Rumors

The Las Vegas Raiders have the opportunity to select a top prospect with the No. 6 pick in the 2025 NFL draft, but the team reportedly has another option on the table.

ESPN's Jordan Reid reported that while the Raiders and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty are "one of the most linked pairings in this draft," Las Vegas could look to the defensive side of the ball in a trade-down scenario.

"Cornerback could be another position the Raiders target early, especially if they decide to trade down from No. 6," Reid stated. "Multiple league sources have mentioned Jahdae Barron (Texas) as an option if the Raiders trade back."

Earlier this week, the Raiders waived cornerback Jack Jones, who led the team with three interceptions last season. B/R's NFL Scouting Department ranks Barron as the No. 3 cornerback in this year's draft class, so he would provide Las Vegas with an immediate replacement for Jones, and the team would also acquire more assets by trading down.

Still, Jeanty was invited to Sin City earlier this week for a pre-draft visit, so the Raiders could make the safe choice by adding a potential future superstar to their backfield.

The NFL draft is just two weeks away on April 24, and Raiders fans will be holding out hope that the team makes the right decision with their first-round pick.