Las Vegas Raiders' 2026 NFL Draft Picks and Needs

Picks: Nos. 1, 36, 67, 102, 117, 134, 175, 185, 208, 219

Top Needs: QB, WR, DL, CB

The Raiders' most glaring need—a long-term starting quarterback—will be filled with the first overall pick. If Las Vegas doesn't use the top selection on Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, it'll be the biggest draft surprise in recent memory.

Las Vegas will have nine more selections after adding its quarterback of the future. It should consider using one or two to upgrade Mendoza's supporting cast.

Adding Tyler Linderbaum and Spencer Burford should boost the Raiders' offensive line—not to mention moving on from O-line coach Brennan Carroll—and they have some strong skill players in Brock Bowers, Tre Tucker and Ashton Jeanty.

However, scooping up a receiver like UConn's Skyler Bell or Indiana's Elijah Sarratt would aid Mendoza tremendously.

Defensively, the Raiders could use help in the interior and on the back end. Cornerback depth remains a need. Defensive tackle Adam Butler looms as a potential 2027 cap casualty.

Expect prospects such as Ohio State defensive lineman Kayden McDonald, Texas Tech defensive lineman Lee Hunter, Duke cornerback Chandler Rivers, and Texas corner Malik Muhammad to also draw interest on Day 2.