The Las Vegas Raiders
brought in an amazing 2026 NFL Draft class and several very talented undrafted free agents.
It's not often you see a second-year general manager ace an off-season like Las Vegas Raiders GM John Spytek has. Not only did he have a great free agency, but he also nailed the 2026 NFL Draft. Following that, he has signed one of the most talented Undrafted Free Agent rookie classes we have ever seen for the Raiders.
In the draft, the Raiders made sure ot priotoize the positions they felt needed the most help. The secondary was a massive focal point throughout draft weekend. They also grabbed their franchise quarterback, backup running back, offensive lineman, and a future pass-rusher.
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The needs they didn't address as well in the draft, they made sure to address in the UDFA market. Spytek signed wide receivers, defensive linemen, and anything else he felt could improve their roster.
After the draft, the Raiders had two defensive end/edge rusher spots open. They traded Tyree Wilson
during the draft for a fifth-round pick, Dalton Johnson. They then released Charles Snowden
. Now, one UDFA DE/EDGE will have a shot at making the 53-man roster. Former NC State DE Cian Slone looks to be a prime candidate.
Slone shows off the work he has been putting in
In a recent Twitter video, Slone was seen working on his pass rush moves relentlessly. Slone is 6'4, 250 pounds. He's got great size to play that defensive end position in the Raiders' new 3-4 scheme. With an odd-man front, you often want one of the non-nose tackles on the defensive line to be a bulkier edge rusher who can play that 3-5T. Slone would be perfect for that position, with some massive development.
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In three years in college, two at Utah State, one at NC State, Slone finished with 138 tackles. He also finished with five pass deflections, 11 sacks, and one interception. With the right plan in place, Slone could
