The Las Vegas Raiders will open the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting their new franchise quarterback. After that, there’s still plenty of work to be done to get the Raiders back into playoff contention.
Las Vegas has the No. 1 overall pick and 10 in total in 2026. Let’s see how they can best use those picks to help rebuild their team around Fernando Mendoza. We’ve conducted a seven-round Raiders mock draft using our Mock Draft Machine.
Raiders 7-Round NFL Mock Draft
Round 1 (No. 1 overall): Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
We all know who this pick will be. Coming off a Heisman campaign and a dominant CFP run, Fernando Mendoza has checked every box required of a potential No. 1 overall pick. He operates with a level of calmness under pressure that the Raiders have desperately lacked. Mendoza is going to kick off a new era of Raiders football.
Round 2 (No. 36 overall): Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
Let’s add to the offensive weapons in Las Vegas for Mendoza with this pick. Denzel Boston brings a large frame and play strength to the outside. He can be a true X receiver with reliable hands and the size to consistently win jump balls and seal off corners—with the ability to play from different alignments as well.
Round 3 (No. 67 overall): A.J. Haulcy, SAF, LSU
A.J. Haulcy was quite impressive at Houston in 2024 and was even better at LSU in 2025. He’s very impressive in zone coverage and he’s physical and willing near the line of scrimmage as well. The Raiders have only two safeties under contract this season and they’re both on one-year deals, so some short- and long-term reinforcements are needed.
Round 4 (No. 102 overall): Domonique Orange, IDL, Iowa State
Domonique Orange may end up going higher than this when it’s all said and done, but he’s not a top-100 lock right now because of his current quad injury. He’s expected to have a personal workout in early April. Orange is a high-effort, high-energy defensive tackle that can play nose tackle or 1-tech. He’s a disruptor up the middle with a quick first step.
Round 4 (No. 117 overall): Jeremiah Wright, IOL, Auburn
Jeremiah Wright can set the tone. He’s a physical, violent s**t-talker who can overwhelm the opposition with his power and mass. He’s unafraid of competition, and his battles with Alabama’s LT Overton at the Senior Bowl went viral. Wright can potentially develop into a long-term guard for Cleveland.
Round 4 (No. 134 overall): Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
Davison Igbinosun is a tall, long corner with more than 50 career starts in college. He’s great in press coverage and knows how to use the sideline as his friend to squeeze receivers out of the play. He’s ready, willing, and able to make an impact against the run as well. The big knock on him is the large number of penalties he incurred in college. He’s got to be A LOT less grabby to stay on the field at the NFL level.
Round 5 (No. 175 overall): Tristan Leigh, OT, Clemson
Tristan Leigh is a developmental tackle prospect who has great size and all the tools to develop into a starter down the road. He flashes high-level power in both phases, but is not yet technically sound. He can be developed into a starting-caliber player before the end of his rookie contract.
Round 6 (No. 185 overall): Tyren Montgomery, WR, John Carroll
I was quite impressed with Tyren Montgomery at the Panini Senior Bowl. He’s 5-foot-11.5 and 190 pounds. He made play after play all week long against Power 4 defenders. He’s a bit of an older prospect, but I think he’ll find his way into rotational snaps as a rookie and can be a WR3 or WR4 before the end of his rookie contract for Las Vegas
Round 6 (No. 208 overall): Robert Spears-Jennings, SAF, Oklahoma
The Raiders may double-dip on safeties in the draft and Robert Spears-Jennings is an intriguing prospect to take a chance on here. He’s 6-foot-2, 205 pounds with a 4.32 40-yard dash and plays the game like a linebacker. He’s a strong special teams player, where he’ll have to cut his teeth early on in the NFL, but I think he can develop into a solid in-the-box safety with time.
Round 7 (No. 219 overall): Mason Reiger, EDGE, Wisconsin
Mason Reiger had a strong showing at the Shrine Bowl. He has been a bit of a riser since Wisconsin’s season ended because he looks like he has the tools to develop into a potentially impactful pass rusher. He’s got to become more of a finisher, but he has a variety of tools to build on.