Breaking News: The Raiders stun fans with an unexpected quarterback selection in a mock draft.

• NFL Network’s top NFL Draft analyst, Daniel Jeremiah, has unveiled his 2024 NFL mock draft.

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While mock drafts are speculative, Jeremiah’s expertise and connections add weight to his insights.

In this scenario, the Las Vegas Raiders, holding the 13th overall pick, make an intriguing choice despite not being in optimal position for a top quarterback.

Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce shares a connection with Heisman winner Jayden Daniels, but Daniels is expected to be off the board early.

Surprisingly, Jeremiah projects the Raiders to select quarterback Michael Penix Jr. from Washington.

Jeremiah believes Penix’s skill set aligns well with the Raiders’ style of play, despite conventional expectations placing him as a second-round prospect. This move introduces an element of unpredictability to the draft.

While Penix may not be a widely discussed first-round option, his improved performance and cleared medicals at the NFL Combine suggest he could be deserving of the selection.

It prompts questions about whether this year’s quarterback class is receiving too much hype and whether underrated talents like Penix and Bo Nix are being overlooked.