Bettendorf's Darien Porter selected in third round of NFL Draft

Darien Porter selected by Las Vegas Raiders in 2025 NFL Draft

Darien Porter has been selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Bettendorf's Darien Porter selected in third round of NFL Draft

Bettendorf native Darien Porter started as a receiver at Iowa State and remade himself into a defensive and special teams weapon.

Darien Porter selected by Las Vegas Raiders in 2025 NFL Draft –...

Jan 28, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; National team defensive back Darien Porter of Iowa State (10) pauses between plays during Senior Bowl practice for the National team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images Iowa State cornerback Darien Porter has been selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 68th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Porter spent five seasons on the field in Ames after transitioning from wide receiver, becomin…

Las Vegas Raiders Secure Nimble Big Man With 3rd Third Round Pick - LAFB Network

Candice Ward-Imagn Images The Las Vegas Raiders spent their first two picks addressing offensive needs, but in the third round, they went after possibly the team’s biggest need — cornerback. With the 68th pick, the Raiders selected Darien Porter, the cornerback out of Iowa State. The team opted for Porter over cornerbacks Shavon Revel Jr., out of East Carolina, and Azareye’h Thomas from Florida State. With the 98th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, th…