Raiders way too early 2027 Mock Draft: Las Vegas finds a way to get an elite player at the position they didn’t address in 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders could use the 2027 NFL Draft to really take that next jump and become a playoff team.
The Las Vegas Raiders significantly improved through the 2026 NFL Draft. While the class differed from expectations, the Raiders addressed areas of need and are positioned more effectively for the upcoming season.
The Raiders addressed nearly every need. They focused heavily on the secondary, drafting Jermod McCoy as a potential superstar and adding a backup for his injury concerns. They also got two strong coverage safeties, an elite pass rusher with high upside, and the perfect backup running back.
Wide receiver, defensive tackle, and linebacker were not prioritized early in the draft. The Raiders selected a WR and a DT late. In the 2027 NFL Draft, they may consider addressing these positions. The wide receiver position may shift in importance, as last season’s second and fourth-round picks could influence future needs. If those players demonstrate potential in 2026, the need for a receiver may decrease. In 2027, an elite defensive tackle may be targeted.
So, let’s do a way too early 2027 NFL Mock Draft, where we are going to be so unbelievably wrong. We are using the updated 2027 A to Z Sports Mock Draft Simulator.
Raiders 2027 NFL Mock Draft
Round 1, Pick 6: David Stone, Oklahoma Sooners DT
This draft projection assumes the Raiders will pick sixth, following teams like the Cardinals, Browns, Jets, Titans, and Saints. There is a possibility of a pick in the fifth to twentieth range, where selecting Sooners defensive tackle David Stone would align with identified needs.
All projections are tentative, as player situations and team needs can change leading up to the draft. Based on Stone’s performance as a sophomore last season, he has the potential to meet the Raiders’ requirements at defensive tackle. Stone plays in a complex system for OU head coach Brent Venables, where he is asked to do a lot. He can play in both odd and even man fronts at both nose tackle and 3-5 technique. However, his best role will likely be as a 1T, someone who can stop the run, eat up space, and also get in the backfield and in the QB’s face at an extremely high rate.
Stone demonstrated solid pad level, notable length, and substantial power despite limited experience. He contributed significantly to the Sooners’ defensive line performance last season. Stone recorded 26 total pressures, ranking behind R Mason Thomas, Gracen Halton, and Taylor Wein. Thomas and Halton just got drafted, and Wein could be a first-round pick as well in 2027.
Stone was credited with 27 stops last season, meaning plays ended behind or at the line of scrimmage. He achieved the highest run defense grade in the country through three-quarters of last season, according to Pro Football Focus. His average depth of tackle was one yard, with 24 tackles recorded. Stone’s sack statistics reflect his rotational role and position behind senior teammates in a frequently rotated defensive line. Stone certainly feels like a player the Raiders would be interested in taking next season.
