We're barely two weeks removed from the 2025 NFL Draft, and the Las Vegas Raiders have already welcomed 10 rookies and a host of undrafted free agents into the fold. But in the NFL, the scouting never stops—and it's never too early to look ahead. While the roster, needs, and player performances will shift dramatically between now and 2027, the groundwork for future drafts is already being laid inside team facilities. The 2027 draft class is shaping up to be exceptionally deep, from quarterback to safety, and we'll be diving into summer scouting reports to track the rising stars.

For now, let's take a way-too-early look at what the Raiders might do with their projected picks. Based on current Super Bowl odds, Las Vegas holds the 5th overall selection—but general manager John Spytek isn't one to sit still. With only six picks currently in the 2027 class, expect some movement.

TRADE ALERT: Las Vegas sends pick 1.5 and a 2028 5th-rounder to Tennessee in exchange for picks 1.7, 2.39, and 7.224.

I initially had my eyes on Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith at No. 5, but the Commanders jumped up from 1.11 to 1.4 via a trade with Cleveland to snag him. That left an opportunity to slide back two spots, pick up an extra second-rounder, and still land elite talent.

Round 1, Pick 7 (via TEN): David Stone, DT, Oklahoma

David Stone is an absolute game-wrecker. At 6'3" and 308 pounds, he's a pure, dominant defensive tackle who would be a top-three pick in most draft classes. The sheer depth of the 2027 class pushes him into the top 10, but don't let that fool you—Stone is special. Coming off a 2025 season with 42 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks, he also generated 27 pressures and an 11.1% pass rush win rate. Expect those numbers to climb as he sees more snaps this season.

Stone is a Day 1 impact player against the run, but his lower-body technique, bend, first-step quickness, and developing hand combat skills suggest he can grow into a consistent 7+ sack producer from the interior. He's a rising star who would give the Raiders a formidable force in the trenches—exactly the kind of anchor a defense needs to build around.