Las Vegas Raiders Attempted to Trade Up for No. 2 Pick in 2024 NFL Draft

The Las Vegas Raiders made an effort to trade up for the Washington Commanders' No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, according to reports. The Raiders, who currently hold the No. 13 pick in the first round, were interested in moving up to select one of the top quarterback prospects.

However, the Commanders have shown no indication that they are willing to move down from the No. 2 spot. "The Commanders have signaled they are not interested in moving the pick," a source familiar with the situation said. The Commanders are expected to use the pick to draft their own franchise quarterback, with LSU's Jayden Daniels being the heavy favorite.

The Raiders' interest in trading up suggests they would be willing to trade up to another top 10 pick if the quarterback they want is still available. "The Raiders may be a candidate to trade up for a quarterback on draft night, with the Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos as potential trade partners," an NFL insider reported.

Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce is said to "desire" Daniels, who previously played under Pierce at Arizona State. If the Raiders are unable to move up to No. 2, they may turn their attention to other quarterback prospects like Washington's Michael Penix Jr. or Oregon's Bo Nix, both of whom visited the Raiders' facility in early April.

Why this matters: The Raiders' attempt to trade up highlights the significance NFL teams are placing on finding a franchise quarterback in this year's draft. With several top prospects available, teams like the Raiders are willing to pay a high price to secure their quarterback of the future.

The cost to trade up to the No. 2 pick would have been "astronomical" for the Raiders, according to a league source. The Raiders are among several teams that have reached out to the Commanders about the pick, but the Commanders remain committed to staying put and drafting their preferred quarterback. As the draft approaches, the Raiders will continue to explore their options to potentially land a top quarterback prospect.

Key Takeaways

• Raiders attempted to trade up to Commanders' #2 pick for top QB prospect.
• Commanders unwilling to trade pick, likely to draft their own franchise QB.
• Raiders may trade up with Vikings or Broncos if desired QB still available.
• Raiders' HC "desires" LSU's Jayden Daniels, also interested in Penix Jr. and Nix.
• Teams placing high value on securing franchise QB in 2024 NFL Draft.