Las Vegas Raiders find their franchise quarterback and immediately give him an explosive weapon in latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft
The Raiders draft their biggest needs while adding some flair in this 2026 NFL Mock Draft.
The Las Vegas Raiders have known for over a week that they will have the first overall pick in the draft. After that, there are a lot of questions about the future of the franchise.
What’s certain is that April will be huge for the Raiders. To get the franchise back on track, Vegas must hit on multiple draft picks. Well, in this latest 4-round mock draft from myself, Justin Churchill, and Adam Holt, the Raiders do just do that.
4-round 2026 Las Vegas Raiders NFL Mock Draft
Round 1, pick 1: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
The Las Vegas Raiders need their quarterback of the future. It was very evident this past week when the Indiana Hoosiers took on the Oregon Ducks that Mendoza was the better quarterback of the two. I’m guilty of mocking Moore to the Raiders in the past, but after that game, I think it’s fair to say there is a chance that Moore returns to school. If that happens, of course, the Raiders go get Mendoza. Even if it doesn’t happen, they may go ahead and get Mendoza, just because he does things that No. 1 picks do.
He makes plays, he wins, and he loves football. The Raiders need a winner and a future at the position. Mendoza is that. They just have to use the rest of the draft to help build around him.
– Churchill
Round 2, pick 36: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
If not for a torn ACL late in the season, Bell would likely be a round one lock come April. Honestly, given the nature of this class, there’s a chance he still is. Why? Because he’s somehow a physical, dense, WR who has the YAC ability to hit his head on the goalpost from anywhere on the field.
Mendoza has pinpoint accuracy that will allow Bell to catch the ball on his upfield shoulder and get vertical.
– Gregson
Round 3, pick 67: Keionte Scott, DB, Miami
Scott is a player getting more buzz recently with the Hurricanes’ CFP success, for good reason. He is one of the best slot defenders in this class and plays with a ton of fire and passion in every single game. He’s got good instincts at the position and isn’t afraid to take chances to make a massive play. I think his value makes plenty of sense for Las Vegas sometime on day two.
– Holt
Round 4, pick 102: Jake Slaughter, IOL, Florida
The Raiders desperately need some help on the interior. Let’s hope that the new coaching staff puts Jackson Powers-Johnson in his best position, center, unlike Pete Carroll did. If they do, Slaughter will have to play the guard position, which, if he can just block, he should win a job there. Slaughter will have to be versatile, and I think that he can and will translate to the NFL.
Las Vegas has some decent pieces on the OL, like Kolton Miller and JPJ, they need more guys who can pass and run block. Getting a guy like Slaughter, who has the potential to do both at a high level, would be good, especially with Ashton Jeanty and the Mendoza pick.
– Churchill
Round 4, pick 117: Deontae Lawson, LB, Alabama
Lawson won’t blow you away with any facet of his game. However, he’s good at everything you need from a stacked backer. He has an excellent ability to read and diagnose, he is fluid enough to play zone coverage and he’s as sure a tackler as you will find at the collegiate level. Taking a day three swing on a player with high developmental upside seems appropriate for the Raiders here.
– Gregson
Round 4, pick 135: Tacario Davis, CB, Washington
Davis’ length and stature are what stand out about him immediately. He’s a great tackler (6% missed tackle rate) and uses his length effectively to make life difficult on receivers. At 6’3 & just under 200 pounds, there could be concerns about his long speed, but that’s not the case for Davis – as he’s projected to test well in that category, too.
His change of direction is a plus for a player with a hidden sort of frame as well. Really intriguing prospect and the Raiders need any and all secondary help this offseason. Davis has major potential.
– Holt
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