LAS VEGAS -- The Raiders accomplished a lot in the 2024 NFL draft. But they didn’t land a franchise quarterback.

That means veteran Gardner Minshew and second-year passer Aidan O’Connell will compete in training camp for the starting role this year. It feels like a temporary solution on its surface. The Raiders could be looking for their long-term answer at the position again next offseason.

Here are some of their options:

College prospects

The 2025 quarterback class isn’t considered as deep as this year’s historic crop.

Six quarterbacks were taken in the draft’s top 12 picks Thursday for the first time in NFL history. There could still be some 2025 signal callers that intrigue the Raiders.

One notable name is Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, who opted to remain in college in 2024.

The dual-threat quarterback and son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders threw for 3,230 yards and 27 touchdowns last season while tossing just three interceptions. He did so while playing behind a terrible offensive line that offered him little pass protection and run-game support.

Georgia’s Carson Beck is another quarterback to watch.

He threw 24 touchdowns and six interceptions in his first year starting for the Bulldogs. He should have more on his shoulders next season with tight end Brock Bowers and wide receiver Ladd McConkey leaving Georgia for the NFL.

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