The Las Vegas Raiders have selected multiple players in the first round of the NFL Draft who went on to have historically great careers. Below are some, but definitely not all, of those players.
HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders are only ten days away from the much-anticipated National Football League (NFL) 2026 Draft and the presumed selection of their next franchise quarterback.
Those associated with the Raiders would likely be thrilled if Mendoza follows in Burrow's footsteps.
Las Vegas has 10 draft picks to work with, giving General Manager John Spytek the flexibility to build the team in his vision. One position the team must address is the offensive line.
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?
10 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.
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.
The Las Vegas Raiders have a new regime that clearly wants their offense to take a massive step forward next season. They've addressed the majority of their needs from last season, with them saving their most pressing need for the biggest moment.
We all know the history with the Raiders organization when it comes to drafting speedy players, especially at the wide receiver position. The Raiders' draft history, when you look back at it and see the receivers that they have taken, the one thing they have in common is speed.
The Atlanta Falcons posted a tribute to Kirk Cousins days after releasing him. A nice gesture, except for one detail: the organization still owes Cousins $8.7 million in 2026 salary while he starts for the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Las Vegas Raiders' history dates much further back than their time in the desert, as the Oakland Raiders began a legendary tradition decades ago. That tradition is what the Raiders are currently built on, as their success in past decades was resounding enough to last well beyond that time.
There are players that are good, solid for many teams, but then there is a special group of players that teams make sure they game plan for when they are going into a game against them.
Let’s get you caught up on all of the recent Las Vegas Raiders musings, including a closer look at Jon Gruden’s second stint, an Odell Beckham Jr. flyer, and more NFL draft talk.
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.
The Las Vegas Raiders have the most iconic logo in all of the NFL, and Kirk Cousins realizes real quickly you don’t step on the shield. The Las Vegas Raiders have a very strong history and culture.
The Las Vegas Raiders have a clear identity under Klint Kubiak, and Kirk Cousins shared what that will look like at his initial press conference. The Las Vegas Raiders have not really had an identity on offense since Jon Gruden was fired.
The Raiders got their linebacker in free agency, in Nakobe Dean, but he’s had a thing for Las Vegas since he was drafted. Every player in the NFL, or in sports in general, has had something that has served a purpose as a roadblock at some point in their career.
The Las Vegas Raiders brought in veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to mentor potential rookie QB Fernando Mendoza, and Maxx Crosby seems to love the signing.
The Las Vegas Raiders need another wide receiver in their WR room, and Malik Benson would be a good swing to take in Rounds 4-6, if he’s available. The Las Vegas Raiders are in an unusual position regarding their wide receiver group.
Nakobe Dean signs a 3-year deal worth $36 million with the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency, so he will no longer play for the Philadelphia Eagles. The Dallas Cowboys, a well-known rival of the Eagles, made a similar offer to Dean, but he rejected it.
The Las Vegas Raiders seem to be very interested in Cal cornerback Brent Austin, as they recently had a few visits with him during this pre-draft process.
Now that we know that Maxx Crosby will be with the Las Vegas Raiders next season, the question becomes, will he stay with the Silver and Black for the rest of his career?
The Raiders have a rich history in the National Football League. Across the globe, the Raiders are known. In the States, they are the most iconic franchises in all of sports.
The Las Vegas Raiders could use some help on the interior of the offensive line, but everything we know about this team and their pre-draft visits says they’re not likely to do that in Round 2.
The Las Vegas Raiders will almost certainly look for wide receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft. The current wide receiver room features Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor, Jack Bech, Dont'e Thornton Jr., Dareke Young, and a few others who may not make the 53-man roster.
Following two strong seasons, Jennings somewhat surprisingly continues to be a free agent.
Cousins has own thoughts about how the Raiders should handle their quarterback situation.
The Las Vegas Raiders continue to do their homework ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft and one name gaining traction is a familiar one in more ways than one. Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch is quickly emerging as a potential Day 2 target, bringing elite speed, local roots, and a legacy tied directly to the Raiders organization.
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