It has been a long time since the Raiders had a true superstar quarterback. A new 2025 NFL mock draft solves this problem in a major way.

The Las Vegas Raiders may want to start keeping a close on this quarterback if they're hoping to add one in the 2025 NFL Draft.

A week after a tough loss and some questions around his starting job, Las Vegas’ Gardner Minshew (Washington State) did just enough to guide the Raiders to a 20-16 win over Cleveland at Allegiant Stadium. The veteran quarterback completed 14 of 24 passes for 130 yards. He had no touchdowns and no turnovers.

Las Vegas Raiders QB Gardner Minshew spoke moments ago after the Silver and Black downed the Cleveland Browns and we have everything that he said for you.

The Las Vegas Raiders were riding high entering Week 3 after completing a 10-point road comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. They came crashing down in Week 3 back at home, losing 36-22 to the previously 0-2 Carolina Panthers right after their opponent benched 2023 first overall pick quarterback Bryce Young earlier in the week.

Gardner Minshew did not finish the Raiders' Week 3 loss to the Panthers, and Antonio Pierce left the door open

Speculation began to swirl following the Raiders' 36–22 loss to the Carolina Panthers in which Minshew was benched the in fourth quarter in favor of second-year quarterback Aidan O'Connell. Pierce, who was critical of his team's effort against Carolina, also didn't rule out starting O'Connell when asked by reporters on Monday.