Aidan O'Connell Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 210 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- September 1, 1998 (25)
- Experience
- 2nd Season
- Drafted
- 2023 / Rd. 4 / Pk. 135 (LV)
- College
- Purdue
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Aidan O'Connell News
The Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran Gardner Minshew to a two-year, $25 million contract this offseason, yet 2023 fourth-round pick Aidan O'Connell is the early favorite to handle QB1 duties in 2024, according to head coach Antonio Pierce. "Aidan's earned the right to go out there and earn the first snap," Pierce said. "What he's done this offseason -- changing his body, his work ethic, being here every day, blocking out the outside noise. He's not worried about anything. I'm excited." O'Connell replaced Jimmy Garoppolo in the middle of last season and threw for 2,219 yards, 12 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. The team went 5-5 during his 10 starts. Although the job sounds like it's his to lose, Minshew will also likely have the chance to battle for the starting role this offseason. The 27-year-old has thrown for 59 touchdowns and 24 interceptions during his five-year career and has looked like at least a mid-level starter at times. Whoever wins the job will get to throw to Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers, and Brock Bowers this year, so either could be a solid QB2 in Superflex formats.
The Las Vegas Raiders didn't take a quarterback in this year's NFL draft, which means QBs Gardner Minshew and Aidan O'Connell are set to compete for the starting job in training camp this summer. The Raiders were rumored to be angling to trade up in the first round of the draft for a franchise signal-caller, but instead they stayed put and took Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with their first-round selection. O'Connell held his own in 2023 when he was thrust into the starting role because of Jimmy Garoppolo's injuries and inconsistency, but Minshew should still be considered the favorite this fall given his experience. The 27-year-old Minshew would be a solid midrange QB2 in fantasy if he wins the starting job after making his first career Pro Bowl in 2023 with the Colts. He threw for a career-high 3,305 yards, 15 TDs and nine interceptions in 17 games (13 starts).
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell has earned a chance to compete for the starting job, according to head coach Antonio Pierce. As of right now, O'Connell and Gardner Minshew are expected to compete for the starting job next season. However, the Raiders may add another quarterback to the mix during the draft. Last season, O'Connell threw for over 2,000 passing yards with 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 11 games. He looks like a high-end backup, but probably not someone the Raiders want to rely on all season long.
Depth Chart
- Offense
- Defense
FS | Tre'Von Moehrig |
Trey Taylor | |
LDE | Maxx Crosby |
Janarius Robinson | |
LDT | John Jenkins |
Byron Young | |
RDT | Christian Wilkins |
Adam Butler | |
RDE | Malcolm Koonce |
Tyree Wilson | |
LOLB | Divine Deablo |
Amari Gainer | |
MLB | Robert Spillane |
Tommy Eichenberg | |
ROLB | Luke Masterson |
Darien Butler | |
LCB | Nate Hobbs |
Jakorian Bennett | |
SS | Marcus Epps |
Chris Smith II | |
RCB | Jack Jones |
Decamerion Richardson | |
NB | Brandon Facyson |
Cornell Armstrong |
LS | Jacob Bobenmoyer |
K | Daniel Carlson |
P | AJ Cole |
QB | Gardner Minshew II |
Aidan O'Connell | |
RB | Zamir White |
Alexander Mattison | |
LWR | Davante Adams |
Michael Gallup | |
RWR | Jakobi Meyers |
Jalen Guyton | |
SWR | Tre Tucker |
DJ Turner | |
TE | Brock Bowers |
Michael Mayer | |
LT | Kolton Miller |
DJ Glaze | |
LG | Dylan Parham |
Cody Whitehair | |
C | Andre James |
Will Putnam | |
RG | Jackson Powers-Johnson |
Jordan Meredith | |
RT | Thayer Munford Jr. |
Andrus Peat |