Montana State’s beloved former quarterback expected to convert to wide receiver
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Tommy Mellott, a Montana State University senior and winner of the 2024 Walter Payton Award, was selected to the Las Vegas Raiders this Saturday, April 26.
The 213th pick in the sixth round of the 2025 National Football League draft, Mellott earned the nickname “Touchdown Tommy” with fans as the Bobcats’ quarterback. In the 2024 season, the Butte native accomplished a 22-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio and 2,138 passing yards. Mellott also rushed for 43 touchdowns and 3,523 rushing yards in his MSU career, both good for second all-time in Montana State history.
The Bobcats held a stunning, near-undefeated record last year with the help of Mellott, fighting all the way to the final NCAA FCS Championship game and falling short in their only loss in the season.
In an ESPN story, Mellott is featured as “Prospect X” with the sports news outlet labeling him as the 2025 NFL draft’s “best-kept secret.”
He’s expected to try his hand as a receiver for the Raiders.
