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LV
Las Vegas Raiders
Draft Needs
| Priority | Position | Level | Target Round | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QB | CRITICAL | Round 1 | No franchise QB after Geno Smith traded to NYJ; hold No. 1 overall pick; top mocks have them taking Fernando Mendoza |
| 2 | EDGE | CRITICAL | Round 1 | Maxx Crosby traded away; massive pass-rush void; Kwity Paye signed but needs a partner; Tyree Wilson underperformed |
| 3 | OT | HIGH | Round 2 | Right tackle a significant weakness; DJ Glaze unproven; need RT upgrade to protect new franchise QB |
| 4 | CB | HIGH | Round 2 | Secondary persistent weakness; Taron Johnson acquired via trade from BUF but depth and quality still lacking |
| 5 | OG | MEDIUM | Round 3 | Linderbaum locks down C but Dylan Parham is a FA; interior line depth needed |
| 6 | RB | MEDIUM | Round 3 | Backfield needs a legitimate second RB; depth thin heading into new Klint Kubiak offensive system |
Draft Strategy
Balanced Approach
This team takes a balanced approach, weighing both player value and team needs. They will take the best player available when the value is clear, but will also factor in positional need when players are similarly rated.
Team Info
Las Vegas
City
Raiders
Nickname
AFC
Conference
West
Division
2026 Draft Picks
10
Total Picks
1
Round 1
3
Top 3 Rounds
2
Compensatory
| Round | Pick | Overall | Type | Original Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rd 1 | 1 | #1 | OWN | - |
| Rd 2 | 36 | #36 | OWN | - |
| Rd 3 | 67 | #67 | OWN | - |
| Rd 4 | 102 | #102 | OWN | - |
| Rd 4 | 117 | #117 | TRADE | MIN |
| Rd 4 | 134 | #134 | COMP | - |
| Rd 5 | 175 | #175 | COMP | - |
| Rd 6 | 185 | #185 | OWN | - |
| Rd 6 | 208 | #208 | TRADE | BUF |
| Rd 7 | 219 | #219 | OWN | - |
Needs Summary
1
QB
CRITICAL
2
EDGE
CRITICAL
3
OT
HIGH
4
CB
HIGH
5
OG
MEDIUM
6
RB
MEDIUM
2026 Offseason Moves
+ Additions
Eric Stokes
CB
FREE AGENCY
$10.0M/yr
3yr
Jalen Nailor
WR
FREE AGENCY
from MIN
$11.7M/yr
3yr
Kwity Paye
DE
FREE AGENCY
from IND
$16.0M/yr
3yr
Malcolm Koonce
DE
FREE AGENCY
$11.0M/yr
1yr
Matt Gay
K
FREE AGENCY
from BAL
Terms not reported
Nakobe Dean
LB
FREE AGENCY
from PHI
$12.0M/yr
3yr
Quay Walker
LB
FREE AGENCY
from GB
$13.5M/yr
3yr
Taron Johnson
CB
TRADE
from BUF
Traded from Bills with 2026 7th-round pick; sent 2026 6th-round pick to Buffalo
Tyler Linderbaum
C
FREE AGENCY
from BAL
$27.0M/yr
3yr
− Losses
Alex Cappa
OG
RELEASE
Released
Dylan Parham
OG
FREE AGENCY
to NYJ
UFA; signed with Jets 2yr/$20M
Gardner Minshew
QB
FREE AGENCY
to ARI
UFA; signed with Cardinals as backup
Geno Smith
QB
TRADE
to NYJ
Traded to Jets with 2026 7th-round pick for 2026 6th-round pick; Raiders paying bulk of salary; team set to draft Fernando Mendoza #1 overall
Lonnie Johnson
CB
FREE AGENCY
to MIA
UFA; signed with Dolphins
Tyler Linderbaum
C
FREE AGENCY
to LV
Note: Linderbaum departed BAL TO sign with LV; listed here for completeness