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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 ?

In case you were not aware, Zachariah Branch WR from GA, great uncle is Cliff Branch.

Rabidraider wrote: Mon Mar 02, 2026 1:16 pm In case you were not aware, Zachariah Branch WR from GA, great uncle is Cliff Branch.

Really undersized, great player, but not much of a frame and a generous 5'10

Colbie Young did himself favors at the combine. I would spend a day 3 pick on him.

Attyla wrote: Mon Mar 02, 2026 1:36 pm Really undersized, great player, but not much of a frame and a generous 5'10

Some of these small fast wideouts can be productive. This one is also a kick returner as you probably know.

I saw he was ranked 6th among receivers, wonder where he will get drafted.

Branch is explosive and has added punt return value. I wouldn't mind adding him at all if he's there in the 3rd but early 2nd is a bit too rich for me. He's like Curtis Samuel on steroids.

Hellbound wrote: Sun Mar 01, 2026 9:50 am All three of those guys are free agents and all three are average at best. Who in the hell wants to rely on those guys as starters? That's why this defense is trash. We are not ok at lb or any part of this defense depending on what happens in free agency

Its not all going to be fixed in 1 year. C, OT, DT and FS are higher priorities for me.

Tell you what, if Dillon Thieneman is there in the 2nd when we pick, I'm positive he would be BPA and would be an absolute home run for us. Guy dont miss tackles, can cover and runs a 4.35? Shit....

Jack Kelly, Linebacker BYU. Had 10 sacks last season as off ball linebacker in their 3-4/3-3-5 defense. 6'2 240 with excellent closing speed. Good against the run too. He can likely be had anywhere from 3rd-5th I would imagine. With the need at linebacker he'd be a great get. Especially 4th-5th round

He played the rover role in the BYU defense. Aka, every linebacker spot and coverage. Can rush from the outside, can blitz well, and he's solid in coverage. 61 pff grade in coverage. He would be a menace on special teams also

I heard OT Fano stated he was open to playing guard. Reportedly do to short arm length, Not a smart statement going into the draft. Will he now drop?

Rabidraider wrote: Mon Mar 02, 2026 7:46 pm I heard OT Fano stated he was open to playing guard. Reportedly do to short arm length, Not a smart statement going into the draft. Will he now drop?

Not smart to say you're willing to play where the coaches want you to? I'd say it helps him (his willingness to play guard not his baby arms)

Taylen Green had an excellent combine.

BoKnows81 wrote: Sun Mar 01, 2026 12:40 pm I'm intrigued by Gennings Dunker. Dude is gonna be a legit bully.

Greatest mullet since Joe Dirt

DanKD wrote: Mon Mar 02, 2026 8:17 pm Not smart to say you're willing to play where the coaches want you to? I'd say it helps him (his willingness to play guard not his baby arms)

That's the way I took it as well...

mranquales wrote: Mon Mar 02, 2026 8:24 pm Taylen Green had an excellent combine.

I thought so, also. My opinion is a bit biased as I’ve liked his potential for a while now. Physical traits are insane but I have no illusions he’s a gamble and huge project. He needs to go to another team that is more well rounded and doesn’t have as many holes to fill as we do. We can’t afford taking a chance on a project but if we were in a different position, I’d love to have the kid.