No, the Las Vegas Raiders don’t have Colorado star quarterback Shedeur Sanders yet, but all signs continue to point to that eventually happening in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Not only do the Raiders have the No. 1 overall pick entering Week 15 according to Tankathon, Sanders has strongly hinted that he’d like to be in the Silver and Black come April.
With the hope that Sanders will be a Raider, FanSided’s Rucker Haringey suggested players Las Vegas should target in free agency to surround the young quarterback with help. One of the players he landed on was Minnesota Vikings running back, Aaron Jones.
The Vikings might want to bring Jones back for another season or two, but Las Vegas would be wise to outbid the competition to help Sanders feel more comfortable. In particular, Jones’ ability to run a diverse set of routes from the running back position would help Las Vegas’ rookie quarterback get the ball out of his hands quickly in 2025.
The veteran back already has 43 catches this season which has been a huge boost for Sam Darnold and Minnesota’s aerial attack. He isn’t the same sort of game-breaker he was back in his prime but that will also lower his free agency price tag. Jones is just the sort of versatile, reliable veteran who can help make a rookie quarterback’s life easier. Las Vegas should be all over him in free agency.
Playing on a one-year, $7 million deal, Jones just turned 30 years old earlier this month, so he can’t be counted on as a long-term option. However, he has shown he’s got something left in the tank and would be a great asset for a young quarterback.
