Raiders ranked 25th in ESPN’s NFL Future Power Rankings
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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders secured the No. 25 spot in ESPN's NFL Future Power Rankings, which assess teams' success potential from 2027 to 2029. This ranking places the Raiders ahead of only six other franchises. New head coach Klint Kubiak has high hopes for rookie pass catcher Brock Bowers, while general manager Jon Spytek looks to turn around the team's fortunes following personnel issues under former head coach Pete Carroll. The Raiders continue to develop talents like rookie running back Mike Washington Jr. and wide receiver Malik Benson following a 27-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in preseason. Key players like Maxx Crosby and Ashton Jeanty are expected to play significant roles in the team's future.
- •Raiders ranked 25th in ESPN's NFL Future Power Rankings.
- •The rankings predict success from 2027 to 2029.
- •Klint Kubiak is the new head coach.
- •Key rookies include Brock Bowers, Mike Washington Jr., and Malik Benson.
- •Raiders lost 27-14 to the Cardinals in preseason.
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Raiders get dismal spot on ESPN’s NFL Future Power Rankings
"The Raiders were behind only six teams on ESPN’s NFL Future Power Rankings predicting the most successful teams in the NFL from 2027-29.
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