The Las Vegas Raiders scouting department is busy at work evaluating talent down in Mobile, Alabama.
The 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl is set to take place this Saturday at Hancock Whitney Stadium on University of South Alabama's campus. Some of the top talent in this year's draft class have been practicing and interviewing with teams throughout the week, their first of many opportunities to make an impression before the 2025 NFL Draft.
The collegiate all-star bowl game will air on NFL Network and NFL+ this Saturday, Feb. 1 at 11:30 a.m. PT.
Here's a trio of players to know that the Raiders could have an eye on.
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Xavier Restrepo, Wide Receiver, Miami
The University of Miami has boasted impressive receivers through school history with the likes of Michael Irvin and Andre Johnson.
However, as wild as it may sound, Xavier Restrepo could be the most accomplished receiver to wear "The U" on his helmet.
With five collegiate seasons under his belt, he's totaled 200 receptions for 2,844 career receiving yards, both rankling as the the most in school history. He took his game to the next level with Cam Ward at quarterback as Restrepo went for 1,127 yards and 11 receiving touchdowns last season. It's not unrealistic to envision the All-American receiver being on the Raiders' radar to give the offense another weapon to pair with Brock Bowers.
"Restrepo is a football player to his core," wrote Kyle Crabbs, NFL draft lead for The 33rd Team. "He's tough, feisty, plays bigger than he is, and has great instincts. This isn't a receiver who will blow you away with his physical skill set, but he achieves the two most important roles for a player at his position: he gets open and catches the football."
Mike Green, Defensive End, Marshall
The edge rusher reportedly made his presence felt in Senior Bowl practices, running over any offensive lineman in front of him when he had the chance. While many on the national stage are starting to become familiar with Green's game, he was a a problem in the Sun Belt Conference for awhile.
The former Virginia Cavalier transferred to Marshall in 2023 where he wreaked havoc for two seasons. He totaled 32 tackles for loss and 21.5 career sacks with the Thundering Herd, 17 of those sacks coming in 2024. He was also named Sun Belt Player of the Year while leading his team to their first Sun Belt Conference Championship in school history.
"Green is a twitched-up pass-rusher who has burst off the line to win around the edge with speed and showed several impressive pass-rush moves this past season," Matt Holder, draft scout for Bleacher Report, wrote.
"Additionally, the Marshall product takes efficient paths to the quarterback by using good angles, impressive bend and dropping his pads down to corner at the top of the rush. He also has great closing speed and a good motor to get coverage sacks."
Green has reportedly opted to withdraw from the game to return home and continue his draft prep, but he's clearly made waves with his practice performances.
Jaxson Dart, Quarterback, Ole Miss
While Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders are widely considered by pundits to be the top quarterback prospects in this draft class, Dart has began to work his way into the conversation.
The First-Team All-SEC quarterback led his conference in passing yards (4,279) and passing completion percentage (69.3) in 2024. He also lead the nation in passing yards per attempt (10.8) and passing efficiency rating (180.7). In his final game with the Ole Miss Rebels, he threw for 404 yards and four touchdowns in the 2025 Gator Bowl and was named the game's MVP.
With Ward and Sanders potentially off the board when the Raiders select at No. 6, Dart could be a prime prospect to select on Day 2. And with a great showing in the Senior Bowl and at the NFL Scouting Combine, he could push himself into contention to be a first-round pick. He also has a relationship with guard Jackson Powers-Johnson as the two were high school teammates at Corner Canyon in Draper, Utah.
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