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Time of India
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Tommy Mellott set to follow Julian Edelman's footsteps as Tom Brady backs Raiders' next QB-to-WR project
Tommy Mellott steps into Tom Brady's Edelman-inspired blueprint (Image via: Getty Images) Julian Edelman's journey from a college quarterback to Super Bowl MVP is the kind of NFL transformation legends are built on. Nearly two decades later, Tom Brady and the Las Vegas Raiders appear ready to recreate that success story with rookie Tommy Mellott now stepping into the spotlight as their next potential quarterback-to-receiver conversion project. Tom Brady 's Edelman blueprint reimagined in Las Vegas Julian Edelman's NFL journey began with a mistake, a botched hook route during OTAs that drew Tom Brady's wrath. But instead of folding under pressure, Edelman used the moment to fuel his relentless development as a slot receiver. Fast forward, he became Brady's most trusted target, particularly in pressure-packed playoff moments. That exact transformation could now inspire the Raiders' approach with Mellott. Brady, now part-owner of the franchise, saw firsthand how Edelman turned himself into a reliable wideout. And with the Raiders' selection of dual-threat Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott—who lacks the NFL arm but has the speed, vision, and grit—the writing is on the wall: a position switch is underway. Tom Brady & The Las Vegas Raiders LOVED Tommy Mellott In The NFL DRAFT... Lance Zierlein pegged Mellott as a 'QB-to-WR' project with serious potential. Mellott doesn't just have impressive athleticism; he has the mental toughness and football IQ that make such transitions work. In 2024, he racked up 2,783 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and over 1,000 rushing yards—proof he can make plays in multiple ways. Raiders' offseason moves signal trust in Mellott's shift The Raiders' decision to draft another quarterback, NDSU's Cam Miller, immediately after selecting Mellott points to a clear strategy: Miller is QB3, Mellott is a receiver in the making. Mellott has already embraced that challenge, highlighting his past experience playing multiple roles, including wide receiver and special teams during his time at Montana State. Meanwhile, the Raiders recently waived second-year quarterback Carter Bradley, further thinning their QB room and solidifying the roles heading into camp. With Geno Smith as the starter, Aidan O'Connell as the backup, and Miller as the developmental arm, Mellott's path to a WR spot looks open. Also Read: NFL QB rankings 2025: Jalen Hurts falls to No. 9, Emmanuel Acho slams list as 'Asinine' If Mellott continues his development and builds trust with his quarterbacks the way Edelman did, the Raiders may have a clutch pass-catcher on their hands. The transformation won't be easy, but with Brady's backing and a proven template in place, Tommy Mellott could be the next great quarterback-turned-receiver story the NFL needs. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Raiders 6th-round rookie Tommy Mellott is making a position change
The Las Vegas Raiders are making a position change with one of their 2025 draft picks before training camp starts. The Raiders are converting quarterback Tommy Mellott to wide receiver. Mellott, the Raiders' sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, played QB at Montana State. He was a supremely athletic quarterback at the FCS level, earning the Walter Payton Award after rushing for over 1,000 yards and 15 TDs to go with his prodigious passing figures (2,700 yards, 31 TDs). His athletic testing was phenomenal, leading to a very high RAS score that was primarily dragged down by his lack of height: New Raiders coach Pete Carroll and his staff expected to make the position switch with Mellott. He was listed as a wide receiver in Las Vegas's rookie minicamp. There was some talk about having Mellott be a multipurpose weapon, a la Taysom Hill, but through the recent Raiders workouts, Mellott has been competing at slot receiver. Advertisement He's not the only position convert in Raiders camp. The team is also working on converting former Bills fifth-round pick Justin Shorter from wide receiver to tight end. This article originally appeared on Draft Wire: Raiders 6th-round rookie Tommy Mellott moving from QB to WR
USA Today
13-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Raiders 6th-round rookie Tommy Mellott is making a position change
Raiders 6th-round rookie Tommy Mellott is making a position change The Las Vegas Raiders are making a position change with one of their 2025 draft picks before training camp starts. The Raiders are converting quarterback Tommy Mellott to wide receiver. Mellott, the Raiders' sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, played QB at Montana State. He was a supremely athletic quarterback at the FCS level, earning the Walter Payton Award after rushing for over 1,000 yards and 15 TDs to go with his prodigious passing figures (2,700 yards, 31 TDs). His athletic testing was phenomenal, leading to a very high RAS score that was primarily dragged down by his lack of height: New Raiders coach Pete Carroll and his staff expected to make the position switch with Mellott. He was listed as a wide receiver in Las Vegas's rookie minicamp. There was some talk about having Mellott be a multipurpose weapon, a la Taysom Hill, but through the recent Raiders workouts, Mellott has been competing at slot receiver. He's not the only position convert in Raiders camp. The team is also working on converting former Bills fifth-round pick Justin Shorter from wide receiver to tight end.
NBC Sports
09-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Raiders sign sixth-round WR Tommy Mellott
The Raiders signed sixth-round wide receiver Tommy Mellott on Thursday, the team announced. He is the eighth of the Raiders' 11 draft selections to sign. Second-round wide receiver Jack Bech, third-round cornerback Darien Porter and fourth-round wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. remain unsigned. Mellott was the 213th overall pick. He played four seasons at quarterback at Montana State and finished his career with 33 wins as a starter, the second-most in program history. Mellot totaled 43 rushing touchdowns (second in school history), 3,523 rushing yards (second in school history), 5,810 passing yards (fifth in school history) and 53 passing touchdowns (fifth in school history). As a senior in 2024, Mellott won the Walter Payton FCS Player of the Year award, Walter Camp FCS Player of the Year award, FCS ADA Offensive Player of the Year award and was a unanimous first-team All-American. He played 12 games last season and completed 165 of 241 (68 percent) passes for 2,138 yards with 22 touchdowns and one interception. Mellott also rushed 91 times for 698 yards and 10 touchdowns.
USA Today
08-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
The Raiders have signed 6th round WR Tommy Mellott to a four-year contract
The Raiders have signed 6th round WR Tommy Mellott to a four-year contract The Raiders have now gotten all the players in the final two rounds of the 2025 draft under contract. Sixth round QB/WR Tommy Mellot becomes the latest. Mellott was selected at 213 overall early in the sixth round out of Montana State. Tommy Mellott Raiders contract Mellott signs a fully guaranteed four-year, $4.374 million deal with a $174.3K signing bonus. He will make $883,572 this season which falls below the top 51 and thus will not count against the 2025 salary cap The 5-11, 200-pounder played four seasons at quarterback (2021-24) at Montana State and finished his career with 33 wins, the second most in program history. Mellot totaled 43 rushing touchdowns (second in school history), 3,523 rushing yards (second in school history), 5,810 passing yards (fifth in school history) and 53 passing touchdowns (fifth in school history). As a senior in 2024, Mellott won the Walter Payton FCS Player of the Year award, Walter Camp FCS Player of the Year award, FCS ADA Offensive Player of the Year award and was a unanimous First Team All-American. He played in 12 games and completed 165-of-241 (68 percent) passing attempts for 2,138 yards, 22 touchdowns and only one interception, while rushing 91 times for 698 yards (7.7 avg.) and 10 touchdowns Raiders WR depth chart Starters: Jakobi Meyers, Jack Bech, Tre TuckerReserves: Dont'e Thornton, Tommy Mellott, Tyreik McAllister, Kristian Wilkerson, Jeff Foreman, Collin Johnson, Shedrick Jackson, Alex Bachman
