Raiders 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Rebuilding Las Vegas after trading Maxx Crosby to Baltimore
The Raiders are ready for Life after Maxx Crosby.
The Las Vegas Raiders have traded away Maxx Crosby, one of their greatest players in franchise history. With that, Vegas got the perfect tools to rebuild in the first two round picks. They got a 2027 pick along with theirs, and two first-round picks this year in theirs and the Baltimore Ravens.
The Raiders are finally taking this rebuild thing seriously. Now, it’s time to see what exactly the Raiders should do in the draft. They have a lot of compensation, and it’s very good. I teamed up with A to Z Sports Draft Analyst Rob Gregson to put together an elite draft class for the Raiders in life after Maxx Crosby. This class would surely help them get their rebuild off to the best start possible.
Raiders 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft
1.01- Fernando Mendoza, Indiana Hoosiers QB
This one doesn’t need much explaining. The Raiders need a franchise quarterback, and Mendoza is that. At this point, the fit is as perfect as a fit gets.
1.14 – Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State Sun Devils WR
Jordyn Tyson has a chance not only to be the first wide receiver off the board, but also a top-5-7 pick when it’s all set and done come April. However, that will largely depend on what happens at the end of the month. The NFL Scouting Combine will be a major determinant in where Tyson goes, not because of interviews or on-field drills, but because of medical evaluations. After missing most of 2025 due to injury, teams will want to ensure Tyson is healthy enough to start the 2026 season. If so, you have a lanky deep threat who just so happens to be as smooth as butter in his transitions.
2.36 – R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma Sooners EDGE
The Oklahoma Sooners didn’t get as much out of Thomas as they would have liked, considering this season was similar to the elite flashes we saw last season, but that’s largely due to the injury he sustained returning a fumble against the Tennessee Volunteers for 71 yards, as he stiff-armed someone for about 50 of those yards. Thomas is an elite pass rusher with a good combination of twitch, speed, and power. If you need any proof of that, look no further than his game against the Auburn Tigers, where he told all of the defensive line not to even pass rush because he had it, then proceeded to go 1 on five and get the sack for a safety and the win.
3.67- Chandler Rivers, Duke Blue Devils CB
Chandler Rivers has a very niche skill set in the NFL, but it’s one that has become increasingly important in recent years. Rivers not only has a nose for the football, but I also appreciate his instincts. It takes grit and a winner’s mentality to consistently play the slot in the NFL, and I think Rivers is more than capable. – Rob Gregson, A to Z Sports NFL Draft
4.102 – Bud Clark, TCU S
Clark is one of the more underrated safety prospects in this class. Ahead of the season, I spotlighted him as a prospect who could push his way into Day 2 discussions. While that didn’t come to fruition, Clark is a ball-hawking DB on the back end with a knack for making the big play in crunch time. He’ll head to the Senior Bowl, where he can improve his stick due to his instincts and plays on the football. When the Horned Frogs needed a PBU or to force a turnover in recent seasons, Clark was the guy for the job. Big fan of this value for the Raiders here.
4.117 – Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina CB
Jalon Kilgore has all the measurables that head coach Pete Carroll loves in a defensive back, and he can play in the slot, which is where he primarily played in 2025. Kilgore had some snaps on the outside, and at the next level, he can be that, but he’s best in the slot. Kilgore has great man coverage skills. He’s sticky, and it’s hard to create any space against him. However, he lacks effort. Luckily, that can be fixed.
4.134 – Aiden Fisher, Indiana Hoosiers LB
Fisher won’t blow you away with his athleticism, but he’s brawny for a modestly stacked backer, and he displays lightning-quick play recognition and instincts off the ball. He screams Mike backer. Might not be a Pro Bowler or even a starter, but I’d take him on my team any day of the week. – Rob Gregson
5.174 – Ar’maj Reed-Adams, Texas A&M Aggies OG
Reed-Adams is a very good run blocker with some tools to be a very good pass blocker. The Raiders’ worst position may be at guard, so getting someone who can develop there would be huge. And if not, you now have someone who can be a great depth piece. Reed-Adams has a great punch and great spatial awareness. However, he has to work on his hand placement and get his base right.
6.181 – Tyren Montgomery, John Carroll WR
Montgomery probably isn’t in this mock draft if not for his big week in Mobile. The John Carroll product was the talk of the Senior Bowl with a story as powerful as his 3 days of practice. He’s a true burner who, despite his small frame, can put DBs in a blender. Easily worth the late round swing. – Rob Gregson
6.184 – Aamil Wagner, Notre Dame Fighting Irish OT
Kubiak did say the Raiders had stability at offensive tackle, which means he likes the guys there. So, that’s why IO took a tackle later in the draft, and I took one with the size and potential to develop into a rotational guy or a tackle who can fill in when injuries happen. Wagner is 6’6, 305 pounds. He has great lateral agility, but needs to work on some hand things as well. He’s better in the pass blocking game, but not unplayable in the run game.
7.219 – Patrick Payton, LSU Tigers EDGE
This pick is purely a swing, banking on a guy who’s an athletic freak, but has almost no production to back it up. Payton is 6’6, 250 pounds. He has extremely long arms. His bend is very good, but Payton doesn’t have a good get-off, doesn’t come off super strong, and gets too high in his pad level at times.
Las Vegas Raiders News
Raiders just proved to the entire NFL that they’re taking this rebuild as serious as they ever have
The Raiders just traded Maxx Crosby.
