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On YouTubeLas Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 23
Klint Kubiak and John Spytek have already accomplished as a pair what previous Raiders regimes failed to do time and time again
The Las Vegas Raiders finally have their franchise quarterback in Fernando Mendoza, as past regimes have tried to get one so many times. The Las Vegas Raiders will enter the 2026 season under a new regime determined to establish lasting stability.
Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 23
Fernando Mendoza sends first official message as a Raider
As expected, the Las Vegas Raiders took Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 23
Draft Gives Raiders Chance To Put Cherry on Top
Few teams in the league are facing as much pressure to produce a strong haul in the upcoming NFL Draft as the Las Vegas Raiders. Las Vegas started the offseason cleaning house and revamping things from the top down.
The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz
Since the year 2000, a total of 77 quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the annual NFL Draft. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?
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.
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 23
Raiders' 2026 Draft Haul Builds Next Layer of Foundation
The Las Vegas Raiders' long-awaited time to select their quarterback of the future is here. The wait is finally over. The Raiders will soon eliminate quarterback as their most pressing roster need for the first time in many years.
Fernando Mendoza's High School GPA Leaks Before The NFL Draft
Fernando Mendoza is widely expected to go No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night. The Las Vegas Raiders have the top overall pick and they need a quarterback.
Maxx Crosby News / The Raider Ramble / April 23
Make the Raiders an offer they can’t refuse
The Las Vegas Raiders aren’t shopping Maxx Crosby. They’re just not stopping anyone from shopping, either. In the weeks since a failed physical torpedoed a blockbuster deal with the Baltimore Ravens, new details have quietly emerged painting a portrait of a franchise that knows exactly what it has in No.
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?
Klint Kubiak News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 23
Kubiak's Impact Huge As Raiders Head Into Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders' hopes of turning things around started by doing all they could to change how things were run from the top down. The Raiders have revamped their front office and their coaching staff over the past two offseasons, leading to mass change and the acceptance of a rebuild.
John Spytek News / The Raider Ramble / April 23
Raiders 3-Round Mock Draft: Does GM John Spytek go WR or DT on Day 2?
The primary question for the Las Vegas Raiders concerning the draft is which position they will prioritize on Day 2 of the event. Let’s try to answer that.
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 / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 23
Last Raiders 3-Round Mock Before NFL Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders, holding the first overall pick, have more at stake in the upcoming NFL draft than any other team on the board. They've made all the right moves in free agency and brought in a new coaching staff, but it will all be for naught if they can't pick the right players.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / April 23
Raiders draft countdown: Jim Otto is best No. 00 in team history
The 2026 NFL Draft begins tonight 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 closes with the franchise’s best player by jersey number.
NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 23
Raiders First-Round Sleepers: Names To Watch Closely
The Las Vegas Raiders are set to make the No. 1 overall selection in Thursday's NFL Draft. After months of speculation, there is a significant likelihood they will select Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the top choice in the draft.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 23
1 Thing Raiders Cannot Afford in NFL Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders have shown this offseason that they have a well-thought-out plan to rebuild their roster. They have impressively addressed multiple position groups.
NFL News / Stadium Rant / April 23
Las Vegas Raiders 2026 Mock Draft: Full 7-Round Picks & Analysis
Mock drafts for the Las Vegas Raiders have never been easy, because they always seem to surprise people. Clelin Ferrell, Damon Arnette, and Alex Leatherwood were all surprises for not-so-good reasons, and Brock Bowers was a wonderful surprise.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 23
Draft Day Trades Raiders Could Make: Round 1
The 2026 NFL Draft is here. Later this evening, the Las Vegas Raiders will select Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in hopes he becomes the franchise quarterback the team has lacked for many years.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / April 22
The Raiders’ 100: A 2026 NFL Draft Big Board
Draft day is *almost* finally here. After months of film study and speculation, it is time to see what the Las Vegas Raiders, and the rest of the league, do with their picks.
Tom Brady News / The Raider Ramble / April 22
What happens when Tom Brady’s Way becomes the Raiders’ Way
Tom Brady’s influence is inching closer to the Las Vegas Raiders—but landing his protégé could bring as much tension as promise. Fernando Mendoza is about to live every football kid’s dream.
Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 22
3 Las Vegas Raiders players who could see themselves dealt away in a trade during the 2026 NFL Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders could be active in the trade market with three players currently on their roster. The Las Vegas Raiders could be a team that’s active in the trade market when it comes to the 2026 NFL Draft.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / April 22
Inside the trap the Raiders can’t afford to fall into on draft night
The Las Vegas Raiders’ draft plan looks disciplined, logical, even smart. However, let’s pump the brakes because beneath the surface, warning signs suggest this strategy could backfire.
Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / April 22
Bengals reportedly considered making bold Maxx Crosby move before trading for Dexter Lawrence II
It seems that the Bengals explored making a trade for Las Vegas Raiders star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby earlier this year.
Tre Tucker News / Dice City Sports / April 22
Raiders draft countdown: Tre Tucker is best No. 1 in team history
Tomorrow is the first round of 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.
Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 21
Fernando Mendoza opens up about having Tom Brady as a boss with Raiders
Barring a shocking development, Indiana Hoosiers star quarterback Fernando Mendoza will soon have Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady as a boss.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / April 20
Raiders Legend Rod Martin Dies at 72, Leaves Behind Super Bowl Legacy
The Las Vegas Raiders are mourning the loss of one of their all-time great defenders. Former linebacker Rod Martin has passed away at the age of 72, the team announced Monday.
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