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On YouTubeJohn Spytek News / The Raider Ramble / April 17
The Raiders’ draft room is state of the art but what about the process?
John Spytek and Brian Stark present well. They are measured, process-oriented and fluent in the language of modern roster building. But fluency is not the same as mastery, and a closer read of what both men said this week surfaces some tensions worth examining before the Las Vegas Raiders go on the clock next Thursday.
John Spytek News / The Raider Ramble / April 16
The dangerous thing about Raiders GM John Spytek is how reasonable he sounds
Las Vegas Raiders shotcaller John Spytek appears to be self-aware, collaborative, and intellectually honest—qualities that are significant in the NFL, where general managers often communicate defensively.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 16
3 Late-Round NFL Draft Sleepers the Raiders Must Find
The Las Vegas Raiders are in need of a productive haul in the NFL Draft, as they look to rebuild their roster essentially from the ground up. Las Vegas has suffered from roster decay, with the bottom finally falling out during the 2025 season.
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 / Yardbarker / April 16
These three teams should trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft
With the Las Vegas Raiders holding the No. 1 overall pick and widely projected to select Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, several contending or rebuilding teams sit in the middle or back of the first round with the motivation and ability to move up.
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 16
Weighing Positional Priorities for Raiders as NFL Draft Nears
The Las Vegas Raiders are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, which is now just one week away. A week from today, General Manager John Spytek's team will be on the clock, and they will select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 16
Raiders QB Situation Could Reportedly Go Either Way
The Las Vegas Raiders are going into next season in a great position when it comes to their quarterback room. The Raiders were a team looking for a quarterback over the last few seasons, and now they will have two in that room that will be in a position to benefit from being on this team next season.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 16
Raiders' Front Office Eager To See This Change in Action
The Las Vegas Raiders have had several things not go their way over the past few seasons. However, the lack of depth along the offensive line was their undoing last year, and they had no one to blame but themselves.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 16
Raiders Understand Roster-Building Outside of Solely Mendoza
The Las Vegas Raiders are facing an important NFL Draft. The Raiders' offseason has gotten off to a productive start, but the draft is a critical component of what has already been an eventful offseason for the Silver and Black.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 16
Raiders’ Latest Draft Buzz Signals Franchise-Altering Three Days
HENDERSON, Nev.—Today, we find ourselves only seven days —one week —away from the 2026 National Football League (NFL) selection meeting, more commonly known as the NFL Draft.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 16
What Raiders' First Two Rounds in Draft Could Look Like
The 2026 NFL Draft is one week away, and while the first pick is somewhat anticlimactic and has been a foregone conclusion for months, the anticipation surrounding how the Las Vegas Raiders will operate is one of the biggest storylines to watch.
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 16
Raiders draft countdown: Marquette King is best No. 7 in team history
7 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 16
Explaining 1 Recent Critical Move the Raiders Made
In terms of roster moves, the Las Vegas Raiders have arguably had the best offseason of any team in the National Football League. The Raiders entered the offseason with more roster needs than just about any other team and more money to spend in free agency than any other team.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 16
Raiders Host Elite, Ultra-Athletic Linebacker Prospect Visit
The Las Vegas Raiders can greatly help their rebuild by having a successful draft class. The first overall pick is all but set in stone, but it's the rest of the draft that will determine if their future is that much brighter.
John Spytek News / A to Z Sports / April 16
John Spytek still believes in one rookie who had a tough 2026, but that doesn’t mean he won’t look to draft another at the position
The Las Vegas Raiders may still draft a cornerback or two in the 2026 NFL Draft, despite how confident they are in Darien Porter becoming something special.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 16
Two Underrated Raiders Who Are Vastly Important to Team's Success
The Las Vegas Raiders hired John Spytek as their general manager to help assemble a more competitive team. As with the hiring of Klint Kubiak, Spytek was well aware of how daunting a task it would be to turn the team around and just how long it would likely take.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 16
This Aspect of Draft Won't Make Raiders Sweat Much
The Las Vegas Raiders hold 10 picks in the NFL Draft and have been hard at work learning as much as they can about each of the players they are most interested in.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 15
Las Vegas Raiders have once again doubled down on an ideology that half of the fan base doesn’t agree with
The Las Vegas Raiders are going to draft Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, and they want to make sure he’s ready when it’s time for his number to be called.
John Spytek News / A to Z Sports / April 15
Raiders GM John Spytek is keeping everyone on their toes regarding a potential plan throughout the 2026 NFL Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders are in a unique position: they need a ton of different positions, but they have Draft stock to move up if they prefer to do so. The Las Vegas Raiders are almost ready to kick off the 2026 NFL Draft.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 15
Why Raiders Boast Major Flexibility in Upcoming NFL Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders aggressively addressed several of their most pressing roster needs with a strong start to free agency. Las Vegas quickly added starting-caliber players at some of the most important positions on the field.
Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 15
Former teammate details if Tom Brady will embrace mentoring Fernando Mendoza
Will Brady be willing to mentor Mendoza?
Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / April 15
Raiders draft countdown: Ray Guy is best No. 8 in team history
8 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 / 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.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / April 14
The Las Vegas Raiders’ Offseason Phase 2: Draft Approach
The Las Vegas Raiders have 10 picks, a No. 1 overall, and no more excuses. This is how they build—or blow—their best shot at a real rebuild. One of the key differences in team-building strategies is the emphasis on building through the draft rather than free agency.
Joshua Miles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 13
Raiders Place OL Joshua Miles On Retired List
The Las Vegas Raiders have placed OL Joshua Miles on the reserve/retired list, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. Miles, 30, is a former seventh-round pick of the Cardinals back in 2019.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / April 13
Raiders’ 'Surprising' Draft Need?
Heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, the needs for the Las Vegas Raiders seem obvious. Quarterback. Offensive line. Defensive help across the board. Running back?
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