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BREAKING: Raiders and Jack Bech Agree on Rookie Deal

The Las Vegas Raiders and Jack Bech have agreed to terms on his rookie deal.
Jun 10, 2025; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) runs a drill during Las Vegas Raiders Minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images
Jun 10, 2025; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) runs a drill during Las Vegas Raiders Minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images | Candice Ward-Imagn Images

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The Las Vegas Raiders and second-round pick Jack Bech have agreed to terms on his rookie contract. This puts to rest any doubts on whether the Raiders have bought into Bech or not, as they were quick to get his contract right and ready to move forward with him on the team.

This is amazing news for Raider Nation, as Bech plays with a lot of heart and physicality, but also shows good face on behalf of the Raiders front office, as after drafting Ashton Jeanty, Bech was the second player they took off the board.

In Bech's rookie season, he'll have to fight for his reps, but it isn't as if making it into the starting position will be difficult for him. The Raiders' receiver room is unproven up to this point, and outside of Jakobi Meyers, there's no player who's guaranteed to be starting for them.

He'll have to compete with fellow rookie Dont'e Thornton Jr., who may be his fiercest competition for the starting spot, but Bech has an advantage over Thornton Jr. Bech has upside as a run blocker, and the Raiders will be looking to run the ball a lot in 2025.

That's not to take away from Bech's receiving bag either, he could line up in the slot for the Raiders and take defenses by surprise with his speed, but his height will also allow him to come down with the ball during contested catches.

While Bech may never be the focal point of the Raiders' passing attack, he has to contend with the likes of Meyers and Brock Bowers in his rookie season. He will make his impact as a player who leaves it all on the field.

Though he's a second-rounder, his rookie contract is indicative of how the tides are changing in the NFL and how the price of premier offensive weapons will only continue to go up. That's why it's important for the Raiders to capitalize on this time while their offensive weapons are still on cheap deals.

Bech will be a solid receiver in the Raiders' offense, one who has the potential to blossom into even more. This is just the start for what will hopefully be an illustrious career in the Silver and Black and I for one can't wait to see what he does in his first year in the league.

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Fernando Alfaro-Donis
FERNANDO ALFARO-DONIS

Fernando Alfaro-Donis found his passion for sports playing high school football, which led him to pursue journalism as an English major at UCLA. He also covers the UCLA Bruins and the Los Angeles Rams as an On SI team reporter.