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Obvious Mendoza #1 no consideration of trading that pick.
But who you got picks 2 - 4 thats going to help Mendoza.

#2 Raiders should be able to select WR Chris Bell or WR KC Concepcion with our early 2nd.

#3 I forget who it was, but someone here mentioned that the best pure dominant RT coming out of college could be got in the 3rd. And stated hes played his whole career at RT, and not being moved around the line.

Sounds like solid gets

Id hope the rest of the draft is building the trenches, with maybe 1 DB in there

Who else you like ?

DanKD wrote: Sat Feb 21, 2026 3:24 pm Well this years class is weak after Mendoza. We are very fortunate to be picking first and not second.

There are a couple guys who may figure it out. No first year full time starters although there may be one forced into after Mendoza. I think the Jets may get a QB with their second 1st and he may start. Simpson may fall that far, he may not

Day 3 pick-Cole Payton NDSU 6-2 235lbs

Back Up RB/FB/HB/QB

Kid did some things this year. One guy who can back up 86.7% of the skill positions on O.

Yes math nerds it not exactly 86.7%….thought I would mess with your nerd brain.

islandboy wrote: Sat Feb 21, 2026 5:41 pm Cole Payton NDSU 6-2 235lbs

Back Up RB/FB/HB/QB

Kid did some things this year. One guy who can back up 86.7% of the skill positions on O.

Yes math nerds it not exactly 86.7%….thought I would mess with your nerd brain.

hell f[raiders_icon]cking no

After 1 build the f’in Lines damn it!
Rounds 2 3 OLine DLine Round 4 with 2 or 3 picks move up or continue the above

F#k all these WR LB and secondary, find those guys in FA

Hopefully, in two weeks, we'll finally start to find out what The Raiders offseason plans are.

Ideal haul for Raiders per PFF:

Las Vegas Raiders: QB Fernando Mendoza, WR Omar Cooper Jr., CB Davison Igbinosun

Barring a wildly unforeseen move out of the first overall pick, the Raiders appear destined to take Mendoza to kick off the 2026 NFL Draft. The Heisman winner will help revitalize a group that sported the 28th-ranked PFF passing grade last season. If Mendoza does head to Sin City, then one of his favorite targets, Cooper, could follow. Cooper’s rare blend of receiving skill (86.0 PFF receiving grade) and blocking value (69.8 PFF run-blocking grade) could have him off the board well before the 36th overall pick.

The Raiders could theoretically jockey for any defensive position in the second or third round, but cornerback remains a large need — especially if Eric Stokes isn’t retained. Igbinosun cleaned up his penalty woes in 2025 with an 81.0 PFF coverage grade, including an 80.0 mark in man looks.

RunOverByHubbard wrote: Mon Jan 26, 2026 10:43 am Three 7-round mock drafts for the Raiders. I like those that concentrate on the O-line and anywhere on defense:

https://www.drafttek.com/2026-NFL-Draft ... t-Page.asp

https://atozsports.com/nfl/las-vegas-ra ... d-perkins/ (This guy has us trading the #1 pick and moving down to the #3 pick -- I don't believe this will happen and neither do you...)

https://nflspinzone.com/raiders-double- ... kfjxhgm39e

Those guys wont be there, wishful thinking.

I would love to have Coogan as a day 3 pick. The kid is a smart player who was never gifted anything (he had to earn his keep). He would be a good get because of his versatility (can play center and both guards positions). Every team needs a solid back up who is not a one trick pony. I would never bet against this kid becoming a starter but there is nothing wrong with getting a reliable backup on day 3.

I did some Fanspeak mock drafts and Vega Ioane G was sitting there for the Raiders with our 2nd rounder. Not likely in reality, but I'd love to see it happen.

Rabidraider wrote: Sun Mar 01, 2026 5:54 am I did some Fanspeak mock drafts and Vega Ioane G was sitting there for the Raiders with our 2nd rounder. Not likely in reality, but I'd love to see it happen.

I keep grabbing Dunker in the 3rd, cause I can’t help but pull the trigger on Caleb Banks or Cooper in the 2nd.

P.S. I find these to be far superior…
https://sticktothemodel.com/draft
https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/simulator

Rabidraider wrote: Sun Mar 01, 2026 5:54 am I did some Fanspeak mock drafts and Vega Ioane G was sitting there for the Raiders with our 2nd rounder. Not likely in reality, but I'd love to see it happen.

There's no way on God's Green Earth but it's a dream scenario for me if he is.

LayneStaley wrote: Sat Feb 28, 2026 6:09 pm

Been pimping Coogan for a while now.

RI RAIDER wrote: Sun Mar 01, 2026 4:54 am I would love to have Coogan as a day 3 pick. The kid is a smart player who was never gifted anything (he had to earn his keep). He would be a good get because of his versatility (can play center and both guards positions). Every team needs a solid back up who is not a one trick pony. I would never bet against this kid becoming a starter but there is nothing wrong with getting a reliable backup on day 3.

He has that trait of not taking no for an answer like Mendoza, those are the type of kids that i like

Talks around the draft sites that he has the IQ & mentality to get himself a starting gig year one

If you want to make Mendoza as comfortable as possible then spending one of those late 4th on this kid would be a good idea even if we do sign a big free agent C like Linderbaum you could groom this kid to be his replacement down the line whilst having a moveable piece on the line

If you could choose an equal starter form all position groups, which group would you add to with our 2nd?