The Las Vegas Raiders have made another bold move in reshaping their front office by hiring Brandon Hunt as Vice President of Player Personnel, marking the second high-profile executive the team has poached from the Philadelphia Eagles in recent weeks. Hunt, previously the Senior Director of Scouting for the Eagles, joins the Raiders as part of a larger organizational restructuring spearheaded by newly appointed General Manager John Spytek.
Hunt’s arrival in Las Vegas is significant not just because of his title, but due to the deep well of experience he brings. Before joining the Eagles in 2022, Hunt spent over a decade with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he served as their Pro Scouting Coordinator. During his tenure in Pittsburgh, Hunt developed a reputation as a sharp talent evaluator with a strong eye for both collegiate and professional players. His transition to Philadelphia saw him quickly climb the ranks, culminating in his 2024 promotion to oversee all aspects of scouting operations for one of the league’s top front offices.
This hiring follows the recent addition of Anthony Patch, who joined the Raiders as a Senior Personnel Executive after a 23-year run with the Eagles, where he served as the Senior Director of College Scouting. Patch was an integral part of Philadelphia’s draft success and long-term roster construction, and his move to Las Vegas signals a strong pivot by the Raiders toward replicating the Eagles’ proven front office methodologies.
Under Spytek, the Raiders appear to be strategically targeting experienced, analytically savvy executives known for strong draft and roster-building track records. Hunt and Patch’s additions reflect this direction, emphasizing a front office culture centered on rigorous scouting, detailed analysis, and collaborative personnel planning. This strategy aligns with broader shifts happening within the organization.
The Raiders have also made significant changes on the coaching side, hiring NFL veteran Pete Carroll as their new head coach and bringing in former UCLA and 49ers head coach Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator. The combination of Carroll and Kelly, alongside Spytek and the new front office team, reflects a clear commitment from ownership to overhaul not only the team’s on-field play but its structural foundation.
These moves come at a critical time for the franchise. After several years of middling performance and front office instability, the Raiders seem determined to implement a more forward-thinking and stable organizational model. By investing in proven leadership with experience in winning environments, the team is hoping to rebuild credibility, boost competitive performance, and re-establish itself as a legitimate contender in the AFC.
The departure of executives like Hunt and Patch is a notable loss for the Eagles, who are widely regarded as one of the NFL’s best-run franchises. However, their exit highlights the strength of Philadelphia’s front office pipeline—a credit to Eagles GM Howie Roseman—and also underscores how valuable their institutional knowledge is to other teams looking to build success from the top down.
With the 2025 season looming, all eyes will be on the Raiders to see if this sweeping overhaul will translate to wins on the field. For now, Las Vegas appears to be making all the right moves behind the scenes.
