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On YouTubeLas Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 27
Way too early Las Vegas Raiders 53-man roster projection: John Spytek improved the team significantly for 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders have a much better team coming in 2026 than they did this time last year, and a big reason why is the 2026 NFL draft The Las Vegas Raiders are almost ready to wrap up their minicamps, and training camp has started.
Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 27
Biggest winners and losers on the Raiders after Las Vegas comes away from the 2026 NFL Draft as a much better team
The Las Vegas Raiders had one heck of an NFL Draft, but there are some losers, and there are certainly some winners. The Las Vegas Raiders nailed their draft class.
The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?
Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 27
3 biggest questions the Las Vegas Raiders are still asking themselves after nailing the 2026 NFL Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders grabbed a pretty good rookie class in the 2026 NFL Draft, but there are still some important questions that need to be asked. The Las Vegas Raiders had one of the best drafts in the NFL.
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 / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 27
3 Takeaways from Raiders 2026 Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft was a highly anticipated event for the Las Vegas Raiders, as it provided them with an opportunity to land their franchise quarterback.
Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 27
Report updates if Raiders are serious about controversial Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza decision
Previously, Raiders GM John Spytek and HC Klint Kubiak strongly suggested that they would like Mendoza to spend a significant amount of time learning about life in the NFL while serving as a backup for Cousins.
Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 26
Raiders’ 2026 NFL Draft Grades For Every Pick
The Raiders’ 2026 NFL Draft picks reveal something that has eluded the Silver and Black for years: direction. Armed with the No. 1 overall pick and a roster riddled with structural flaws, Las Vegas didn’t hesitate.
Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 26
Nick Saban’s high praise for Raiders’ new quarterback Fernando Mendoza proves Las Vegas made the right decision
The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Fernando Mendoza, and he’s one of the smartest players in the entire NFL Draft. The Las Vegas Raiders have drafted their 2026 rookie class, and every pick they made was pretty good.
Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 26
Raiders way too early 2027 Mock Draft: Las Vegas finds a way to get an elite player at the position they didn’t address in 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders could use the 2027 NFL Draft to really take that next jump and become a playoff team. The Las Vegas Raiders significantly improved through the 2026 NFL Draft.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 26
Drafting Stukes, Johnson Completely Reshapes the Raiders' Safety Position
The Las Vegas Raiders have had an outstanding offseason, addressing nearly every one of their needs. In actuality, they did. The Raiders' front office used free agency and the NFL Draft to add talent to every single position group on its roster.
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.
Henry Ruggs News / Total Pro Sports / April 26
Henry Ruggs’ Prison Salary Revealed — You Won’t Believe How Much Money The Ex-Raiders WR Is Making In ‘The Slammer’
Henry Ruggs’ prison salary has been revealed following his transfer to a Nevada facility, not far from where he played home games. Ruggs was making around $4.17 million a year on his rookie deal with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 26
Breaking Down the Raiders' Draft: Starters, Sleepers and Long-Term Bets
The Las Vegas Raiders had a solid draft, finding talent at multiple positions of need. The Raiders' draft haul addressed depth and added talent to their roster that should develop into contributors early in Klint Kubiak's tenure as head coach.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 26
Raiders 2026 Draft Class Sets Potential Tone For New Era
When a team "earns" the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, it comes with the heightened expectations that whoever is selected will change the franchise forever.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 26
Projecting the Raiders' Week 1 Starters Following the NFL Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders have suffered from a lack of talent and depth on their roster for most of the last five years. It could be argued that it was the case for longer.
NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 26
Raiders' 2026 Draft Class: Grades and Analysis
The Las Vegas Raiders have their 2026 NFL Draft class. Las Vegas started the class with Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza and wrapped it up with North Carolina State defensive tackle Brandon Cleveland.
Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 26
John Spytek and the Las Vegas Raiders land a player that the rest of the NFL completely forgot to draft
The Las Vegas Raiders landed an elite undrafted free agent, and he could even end up making the 53-man roster. The Las Vegas Raiders aced the pre-draft process.
Arizona Wildcats News / Dice City Sports / April 26
Raiders load up on Day 3 picks, add competition and speed for camp
The Raiders did not treat Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft like clean-up duty. Instead, they treated it like roster-building, using six picks to add competition in the secondary, speed to the offense, and a run-stopping body inside.
Tyree Wilson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 25
Trade: Raiders Trading EDGE Tyree Wilson To Saints
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Raiders are trading former first-round EDGE Tyree Wilson to the Saints. The Raiders have acquired a 2026 fifth-round pick (150th overall) from the Saints in return for a 2026 seventh-round pick (219th overall) and Wilson.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / April 25
Raiders Acquire 101st Pick, Draft Jermod McCoy
The fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft kicked off with a trade on Saturday. The Raiders acquired the 101st pick from the Bills and selected Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / April 25
Raiders trade down, draft three grinders on Day 2
The Raiders spent Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft doing something smart teams do when they know who they are. They traded down, stayed on target, and drafted three players who sounded like they already understood the only currency that matters in this building.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / April 24
Mendoza keeps it simple after No. 1 pick: earn it
Fernando Mendoza’s first Raiders news conference Friday afternoon sounded like a quarterback who already knows the quickest way to lose a locker room in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / April 24
NFL Draft: 5 steals the Raiders can’t afford to miss on Day 2
Night one is over. Night two is where drafts are won. After a first round full of surprises from other NFL teams—some welcome, some head-scratching—the Silver and Black now hold the 36th pick with a loaded board still in front of them.
Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 24
Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza sees himself as Tom Brady 'underdog' despite different draft experiences
While their springtime experiences went much differently, Mendoza nevertheless sees a bit of Brady in himself.
Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 23
QB Fernando Mendoza now able to do even more good for the world after getting drafted No. 1 by Raiders
It's a good thing quarterback Fernando Mendoza didn't quit football when he was in fourth grade.
John Spytek News / The Raider Ramble / April 23
The Raiders have a plan but GM John Spytek has no margin for error
Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek has created something substantial. Now, don’t ruin it. Spytek has had one of the more quietly impressive offseasons in the AFC West.
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