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Fernando Mendoza lands in Las Vegas
Fernando Mendoza, who the Las Vegas Raiders drafted with the No. 1 overall pick Thursday night, was introduced by the team Friday flanked new head coach Klint Kubiak and general manager John Spytek. Mendoza has been expected to be a Raider for months. Friday, he landed at the team’s Henderson, Nevada facility, which should be […]
Draft Day 2 open thread
Here’s your place to discuss rounds 2-3 of the NFL draft.
Fernando Mendoza kickstarts new Raiders’ era
It goes without question: Klint Kubiak will be judged by the 2026 campaign his Las Vegas Raiders produce in Year 1 as the lead man of the Silver & Black. Such is the case for a rookie head coach after he and his tag team partner — general manager John Spytek — quickly went to […]
Raiders’ Day 2 mock draft
The Las Vegas Raiders’ had a great start to the 2026 NFL draft when they selected Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick. Let’s examine by doing a Raiders’ second and third round mock draft for Friday: Second round No. 36, Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald The Raiders are in pretty […]
10 Best players available for Las Vegas Raiders for pick 36 in 2026 NFL draft
The first round of the 2026 NFL draft is over, and it was pretty boring for the Las Vegas Raiders. It’s been known for months that the Raiders were going to take former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick, and the organization stayed away from one of its infamous draft day surprises. […]
New Las Vegas Raiders windbreakers to celebrate 2026 NFL draft!
The 2026 NFL draft is underway with the first round wrapping up on Thursday evening, and the Las Vegas Raiders have officially made former Indiana Hoosier Fernando Mendoza their next quarterback. To celebrate, my friends over at Homage have released a new windbreaker! In typical Homage fashion and as the company’s name implies, the windbreaker […]
Friday open thread
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Raiders would have had interesting choices at No. 14
The Las Vegas Raiders got their man to start the draft when they took Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick. For four days, though, they thought they were going to have two first-round picks. On March 6, the Raiders agreed to send star defensive end Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens […]
Fernando Mendoza is ‘ecstatic’ to be drafted by Raiders
In the end, there was no mystery as expected — Fernando Mendoza is a Las Vegas Raider. In a move that has been expected for months, the Raiders believe they got their new franchise quarterback by taking the Heisman Trophy winner from Indiana. Mendoza is completely on board with joining the Silver and Black. “What […]
Fernando Mendoza is a Raider, what does it all mean?
The Las Vegas Raiders have drafted Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 draft. Let’s look at what it means: The timing was right: The Raiders have been looking for a young quarterback to groom for the past four years. The timing was never right. Yet, this year, the […]
Raiders First Round Draft Reacts Survey: What is your draft grade for Fernando Mendoza
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raiders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Las Vegas Raiders started a new era on Thursday night on day one of the […]
Raiders NFL draft 2026: Fernando Mendoza scouting report, strengths, and weaknesses
In the least surprising news ever, the Raiders have selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza out of Indiana with the first pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. We’ve had months to discuss Mendoza’s NFL future, and now we’ll see where the rubber meets the road. Here’s everything you need to know about the new Raiders QB. Stats […]
Las Vegas Raiders select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall in 2026 NFL draft
With the first pick of the 2026 NFL draft, the Las Vegas Raiders selected former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. This comes as no surprise since the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner has been linked to the Raiders for several months after leading the Hoosiers to a National Championship in January. Mendoza cemented himself as the top […]
It’s draft night: Let’s talk
Fernando Mendoza is about to become a Las Vegas Raider. This is your place to discuss it all and everything else that happens in the first round.
Tristen Kuhn’s 2026 Draft Top 300 Big Board
The NFL Draft kicks off tonight through Saturday. Over 250 prospects will hear their names called and numerous will land as UDFA/PFA’s. The 2026 NFL Draft isn’t overly great at the top of the class, and there’s a little bit of concern with the overall depth down the class as well. In terms of the […]
Raiders NFL Draft 2026: How to watch 1st round
Congratulations, we’ve made it to draft day. Mock draft season is over. It’s time for the real thing. The three-day NFL Draft starts Thursday. Of course, it’s a big draft for the Las Vegas Raiders, who need to supplement this roster with a strong draft in the first season of the John Spytek-Klint Kubiak and […]
NFL Draft 2026: What time are the Raiders picking in the first round?
The Las Vegas Raiders enter the 2026 NFL draft with the third-worst odds (+590) in the AFC to make the playoffs next season, according to our friends at FanDuel Sportsbook. However, the Raiders are widely expected to make former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza the No. 1 pick of the draft on Thursday night, who looks […]
Las Vegas Raiders 2026 NFL mock draft: How trading up or back at 36 impacts rest of draft
With Fernando Mendoza being linked to the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL draft for months, the first big decision John Spytek actually has to make during draft weekend is what to do in the second round with the 36th overall pick. But that doesn’t necessarily mean the Raiders will select a player at […]
A reminder of what next 3 days are all about
It’s time for the NFL draft as the three-day event begins Thursday night. Today’s links post is a reminder of the goal of the draft —- to select as many high-quality players as possible. Of course, the Las Vegas Raiders have struggled to do so on a consistent basis for several years and it is […]
Early draft-day open thread
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Raiders Mock Draft: Loading up Rob Leonard’s side of the ball
Draft week is upon us and shortly, there will be a shortage of mock drafts as the Las Vegas Raiders embark in a key 2026 NFL Draft as the team gears up for its first season under rookie head coach Klint Kubiak. There’s reasons to be both optimistic and pessimistic about the Silver & Black […]
Las Vegas Raiders 2026 NFL mock draft: How ‘best player available’ or filling need at 36 impacts rest of draft
It’s become a cliché at this point: the 2026 NFL draft starts with pick 36 for the Las Vegas Raiders. Building on that, the position the Raiders target in the second round has a domino effect on the rest of their selections, and there are plenty of avenues the club could go down. Las Vegas […]
Las Vegas Raiders 2026 Draft Scouting: Day Three Cornerbacks
As we approach the 2026 NFL Draft, I have broken down each position group with targets for the Las Vegas Raiders, and much more. I recently broke down the potential 1st to 4th round options, along with the options for them in the nickel. Las Vegas returns Eric Stokes & Darien Porter, both of which […]
Would you accept any of these No. 1 pick offers?
Yes, the NFL draft is a day away and the Las Vegas Raiders are fully expected to take Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall draft pick. It would be stunning if the Raiders trade the pick, but, anything is possible and let’s some some fun. Using the Pro Football Network draft simulator, […]
Raiders draft 2026: 7-round mock with big trade down
We’re offering a full seven-round Las Vegas Raiders mock draft. The first had no trades. The second had a first-round trade up, Today, we have a mock with a second-round trade down. Both of these mocks may have additional trades, both up and down. Full disclosure: Some players may appear on multiple mocks as we […]
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