May 12, 2025

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech was selected by his new team near the end of the second round, giving him very good draft capital. It's a bit of a red flag that he didn't test at the 2025 NFL Combine, and it's likely that his speed would have disappointed. Still, the tape is hard to argue with. Bech is a pretty polished route-runner who's a menace at the catch point and with the ball in his hands. He's consistent with his routes and understands how to use leverage to create separation between he and opposing defensive backs. And even on plays where he doesn't separate well, his quarterback will be able to trust him, because he has vise grips for hands and can fight hard for every possession. With the ball in his hands, Bech is a beast. Fantastic effort shines on his tape, and he's often able to break tackles and carry other tacklers with him for extra yards. A WR in the NFL with a similar skillset is Los Angeles Rams wideout Puka Nacua -- both shined in similar areas and to similar degrees in college. Bech will likely step into the role once occupied by Raiders WR Tre Tucker (largely due to a lack of other receiving options for the team), which should immediately earn him hefty playing time and opportunities. With quarterback Geno Smith throwing to him, Bech is a sneaky sleeper in redraft leagues and has the potential to finish as a WR2, even with tight end Brock Bowers and WR Jakobi Meyers competing with him for targets.--John Johnson - RotoBaller