There was a lot of speculation that the Las Vegas Raiders would attempt to add a No.1 wide receiver this offseason.
It makes sense the need is there. But so far, the Raiders have not gotten close to adding a top impact player at the position. So far, Las Vegas has added Jalen Nailor and Dareke Young at the position in free agency.
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Nailor has a chance to be a be a starter, but he was a No. 3 option in Minnesota whose career high for receptions is 29, so it wouldn’t be fair or accurate to label him a sure No. 1. Young is much more of a special teamer than a rotational wide receiver.
In addition Nailor and Young, the Raiders have 2025 draft picks Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton and Tre Tucker as players who all should be part of the 53-man roster. Yet, there is room for another receiver. The Raiders could use a draft pick on wide receiver, but there are other early-round needs that they needed second and fourth-round picks in Bech and Thornton last year. But they will look. They reportedly are soon hosting Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston on a pre-draft visit. He has a chance to be a first rounder.
So, the Raiders, who don’t have a ton to spend on a big ticket player in free agency, could also look at the remaining free agents. They include Jauan Jennings, Deebo Samuel (who were both expected to be signed earlier and who have ties with new Las Vegas head coach Klint Kubiak), Stefon Diggs, Kennan Allen, Tyreek Hill (he’s still recovering from a major injury) and the 49ers are expected to part ways with Brandon Aiyuk at some point. He has history with Kubiak as well.
So, there is still time and options for Las Vegas to add a wide receiver if it wishes. What do you think the Raiders should do at the position?
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