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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
USA Today
27-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Raiders 6th round pick Tommy Mellot is absolutely insane
Raiders 6th round pick Tommy Mellot is absolutely insane When the Raiders made their pick at 213 at the end of the sixth round of last night's draft, there were more than a few people who weren't familiar with the name Tommy Mellott. But if that's the case, after this, you might wonder how he slipped under the radar and how the Raiders got him at what is nearly the final round of the draft. Nicknamed "Touchdown" Tommy Mellott at Montana State, he led the Bobcats to the FCS National Championship game. Those heights were not enough for Mellott to really get him on the radar as a potentially draft worthy player. It was when he ran a 4.39 40-yard dash along with a 41-inch vertical jump at his pro day that the pros started seeing the college QB as a potential receiver and return specialist at the next level. With many teams hoping they could snag him late in the draft. One ESPN reporter found, after asking several NFL scouts about who was the most overlooked prospect this year, heard Mellott's name enough to call him the most overlooked prospect in this year's class. A 'best kept secret' if you will. Mellott is said to be the complete package as a player. Super smart, detail oriented, extremely athletic, and impeccable character. As a player he's being touted as a cross between Julian Edelman and Taysom Hill. The new Raiders staff clearly did their homework to find this guy and made a hell of a pick this late in the draft. No doubt there were more than a few NFL teams that were not happy when the Raiders stole their sleeper pick.
USA Today
18-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Montana State's Tommy Mellott a hidden gem in the 2025 NFL Draft
Montana State's Tommy Mellott a hidden gem in the 2025 NFL Draft As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches on April 24-26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Montana State University quarterback Tommy Mellott stands out as a hidden gem from the FCS ranks. The 6-foot, 208-pound senior from Butte, Montana, is fun to watch with being a dual-threat and elite athleticism making him a compelling late-round or undrafted free agent prospect. Despite playing at a smaller program, Mellott's accolades and pro day performance suggest he could carve out an NFL role, potentially as a quarterback, gadget player, or even a Julian Edelman-style slot receiver. Lovinging known in Bozeman as 'Tommy Touchdown' , his college career is heavy with historic achievements. He became Montana State's first Walter Payton Award winner in 2024, recognizing him as the FCS's top offensive player, and was named Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Year. His 2024 season was a masterclass: 2,783 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and just two interceptions with a 67.8% completion rate, plus 1,050 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns. Over his career, he amassed 3,523 rushing yards (second in MSU history) and 5,810 passing yards (fifth). He showcased that talent of being able to throw, rush, and catch a touchdown in a single playoff game is just one example of how he could be a Swiss Army Knife for many offensive coordinators in the NFL. Mellot prepared for Montana State's pro day by heading to San Diego immediately after the loss to North Dakota State in the FCS National Championship to train with Lee Spellman at Spellman Performance Facility. Mellott's Pro Day performance was elite and had scouts take notice. Had he attended the combine he would have been at the top of the rankings in every single one the skill drills. With a 4.39-second 40-yard dash, a 41-inch vertical, which would have set the NFL Combine QB record, and a 10-foot-4 broad jump, these metrics, paired with his 4.20-second short shuttle and 6.93-second L-drill, highlight, his athleticism was indisputable. Scouts from 13 NFL and five CFL teams attended, with the Cincinnati Bengals, Washington Commanders, and Dallas Cowboys all working out the former Bobcat in the last few weeks leading up to the draft. Mellott also participated in wide receiver and punt return drills, adding to what his value could be for a team's 53 man roster. Despite his FCS competition level and what some have claimed an undersized frame, Mellott's football IQ, work ethic, and leadership make him an enticing developmental prospect. Analysts project him as a seventh-round pick or undrafted free agent, citing concerns about arm strength and pocket presence. However, his fit in RPO-heavy or West Coast offenses, where his mobility and short-to-intermediate accuracy can shine, only adds to the appeal of the value he could be in this draft. Comparisons to Taysom Hill or Edelman suggest he could thrive as a multi-role player. Mellott's journey from Butte to FCS stardom embodies the underdog spirit. With his pro day buzz and NFL interest, this 'Touchdown Tommy' could surprise as a roster-worthy talent, proving small-school prospects can make big impacts.
