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On YouTubeLas Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 20
Identifying Raiders Cornerstones Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
The NFL Draft is just days away as the Las Vegas Raiders make their preparations to presumptively select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick on Thursday night in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Fernando Mendoza News / Yardbarker / April 20
Did Raiders come close to trading Fernando Mendoza draft pick?
It's assumed one reason the Raiders aren't moving off the first pick is that this year's draft class may be responsible for just one quarterback who is a true first-round talent.
John Spytek News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 20
'Open to All Options:' Spytek, Raiders Ready for Draft Uncertainty
The Las Vegas Raiders have been wheeling and dealing all offseason. Since firing Pete Carroll, Las Vegas' front office has moved with pinpoint precision to add talent to its roster in free agency.
The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?
NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 20
John Spytek’s best plan to attack the draft for one of the Raiders’ biggest needs just became so much clearer less than a week out
The Las Vegas Raiders need a wide receiver desperately, but they may have reservations about taking one in the second or third round because of last offseason.
First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 19
Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 NFL Draft plan just got a whole lot easier with new Horizontal Big Board
The Raiders have many needs as they head into the 2026 NFL Draft. They only have so many picks to address it all. The Horizontal Big Board helps show where they should prioritize those needs.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 19
Raiders have a special connection on their roster that could push a need back even further in the draft and possibly to next offseason
The Las Vegas Raiders could push their need for another wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft back to this year’s draft, or they could just push it to next offseason.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 19
What Happens if Raiders Trade Down? Mapping Realistic Scenarios
The Las Vegas Raiders will enter the NFL Draft with 10 picks, and one of them has already been figured out. After drafting quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders have nine more opportunities to improve their roster.
John Spytek News / The Raider Ramble / April 19
John Spytek’s Raiders Board won’t budge to the mock draft hype
John Spytek isn’t following the mock draft hype; instead, he is establishing the Las Vegas Raiders’ draft board on his own terms while the rest of the league struggles to catch up.
John Spytek News / The Raider Ramble / April 19
Against the grain: Why the Raiders and GM John Spytek should stand pat at No. 36
The argument for the Las Vegas Raiders to trade back in the second round is tidy and logical on its surface. More picks, more shots at instant starters, and more capital to address roster deficiencies.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 19
Raiders' Biggest Draft Steals and Busts of Spytek Era
The Las Vegas Raiders will soon get a better idea of how good or bad their most recent draft class really was. Many around the league are against a team with a bad roster selecting running backs high in the draft.
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / April 19
Raiders Hold the No. 1 Pick But the Real Draft Will Be Won After It
LAS VEGAS — The spotlight is fixed on the top of the board, but inside Raiders headquarters, the mindset is much broader. Holding the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders are in position to reshape their franchise.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 19
Raiders Following Proven Path To Reshape Franchise
The Las Vegas Raiders are trying to climb out from the basement of the AFC, where they have resided for far too long. The Raiders, once one of the NFL's most storied and successful franchises, have made the playoffs only twice in the last 23 seasons and have failed to win either game.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 19
Raiders Keeping Mindset Simple Ahead of Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders have been putting in the work all offseason long to make sure they do everything in their power to get things going in the right direction, starting next season.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 19
'Non-Negotiable' Aspects Raiders Must See in Draft Prospects Revealed
We are on the brink of Draft week. The 2026 NFL Draft will be this Thursday. The team that will get things started for everyone is the Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 19
Why Trading Back in Second Round Could Benefit Raiders
The NFL Draft is a complicated process each year, with many factors influencing decision-making at each draft selection after months of preparation, draft board construction, and prospect interviews.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / April 19
Raiders draft countdown: Derek Carr is best No. 4 in team history
4 days remain until the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Pa., April 23-25, 2026. After a 3-14 season in 2025, the Las Vegas Raiders hold the No. 1 overall pick as this daily countdown continues through the franchise’s best players by jersey number.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 19
Why The Raiders' QB Room Isn't Finished Yet
The Las Vegas Raiders had arguably the worst quarterback room in the NFL last season, with both quarterbacks they traded for last offseason no longer being on the team.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 19
1 Dream NFL Draft Trade That Could Change Raiders Overnight
The Las Vegas Raiders must assemble a solid group of draftees in the upcoming NFL Draft. Las Vegas had a strong start to free agency; they must follow it up with a productive draft haul.
Kirk Cousins News / Football Analysis / April 19
Raiders Weaponize NFL’s Own Offset Rule To Force Falcons Into Paying 87% Of Kirk Cousins’ Salary
Kirk Cousins signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on April 2, 2026, for $20 million fully guaranteed. That number sounds routine until you see who’s actually writing the checks.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / April 18
The Raiders must get it right: 5 WRs who fit what Klint Kubiak needs
These five wide receivers, ranging from SEC playmakers to under-the-radar fits, align perfectly with Klint Kubiak’s vision for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders enter the 2026 NFL Draft with an urgent need at wide receiver.
Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 18
Raiders’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade
Having the first pick in the draft significantly influences how the rest of the board should be managed, and this is particularly relevant for the Raiders right now.
Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 18
3 potential Undrafted Free Agent rookie running backs the Las Vegas Raiders should try to make a priority after the 2026 NFL Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders will need a backup running back, or at least another running back added to the roster behind Ashton Jeanty. The Las Vegas Raiders may draft a running back in the 2026 NFL Draft, possibly early on Day 3.
Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 17
How Fernando Mendoza is already like Raiders minority owner Tom Brady
According to a lengthy piece produced by Greg Bishop of Sports Illustrated, Mendoza has had Brady as an unofficial mentor for some time.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / April 15
Teams have received clear message if Raiders' perceived Fernando Mendoza draft pick is for sale
John Spytek addressed receiving calls for the top overall pick.
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