Raiders in same position in 2027 that once landed them Brock Bowers

Raiders in same position in 2027 that once landed them Brock Bowers argues that the Las Vegas Raiders could again find themselves in a draft situation similar to 2024, when they selected elite tight end Brock Bowers at No. 13 overall. The article recalls that Bowers came with a resume including two National Championships, three first-team All-America selections, and being the only two-time John Mackey Award winner. In 2024, the Raiders were reportedly desperate for a quarterback, but with six of the first 12 picks going to QBs, they couldn’t secure a top prospect and instead shifted to best-player-available, taking Bowers. Looking ahead to 2027, the piece projects the Raiders winning 6–7 games next season, which would place them in the upper top-ten range, potentially still positioning them to land a premium prospect. It adds that the Raiders would not need a quarterback after drafting their franchise signal-caller this offseason—Fernando Mendoza with the top pick in April’s draft—and that they already have left tackle Kolton Miller, changing what they might prioritize. It also points to possible early QB-dominated drafts if prospects like Drew Mestamaker, Darien Mensah, Julian Sayin, and CJ Carr rise.