Silver And Black Pride
Let’s look at how their Las Vegas Raiders 2024 rookie class fared in their first game of the 2025 season, a 20-13 win at the New England Patriots and what it means heading into Monday’s home game against the Los Angeles Chargers:
Brock Bowers:
Not that their was any worry, but Bowers should his record-breaking rookie season wasn’t a fluke. The superstar tight end had five catches for 103 yards and he was his typical spectacular self. Bowers just makes everything look so easy. The Raiders made a statement as new quarterback Geno Smith hit Bowers for a 23-yard gain on the first offensive play of the season. He left the game early with a nee injury, but there is hope he should be fine for next week.
Jackson Powers-Johnson:
There’s been a weird vibe around Powers-Johnson since the start of training camp. All offseason it seemed like the second-round pick was a lock to start at center. But then the team turned to Jordan Meredith at center early in training camp and Powers-Johnson was in a competition with free-agent addition Alex Cappa at guard and after Week 1, Powers-Johnson might be fighting to keep his starting job. He had a rough, rough outing against New England. There is a lot of talent here, but he must figure things out soon.
D.J. Glaze:
The third-round pick start at right tackle as he did as a rookie. He didn’t have a great game and he might just be an average player with limited upside.
Decamarion Richardson:
The fourth-round pick clearly hasn’t earned the trust of new coach, Pete Carroll, yet. Richardson played , at least, 58 snaps on defense each of the final nine games as a rookie. Yet, the cornerback didn’t play any defensive snaps Sunday and was on the field for just 20 special teams snaps.
Tommy Eichenberg:
The fifth-round pick from Ohio State played 14 snaps at linebacker after Elandon Roberts left the game with an elbow injury. Eichenberg also played 19 snaps on special teams. He will likely play some in Week 2 if Roberts isn’t ready.
Dylan Laube:
The sixth-round pick was the No. 3 running back, but didn’t play on offense. He played 15 snaps on special teams and returned two kicks for 65 yards.
Jonah Laulu:
Laulu, claimed last year off waivers from Indianapolis, played 40 percent of the snaps. He surpassed that percentage nines times as a rookie. He did have a sack and two tackles. Expect him to be part of the rotation.
