Las Vegas Raiders Final 7-Round Mock Draft

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Las Vegas Raiders Final 7-Round Mock Draft

Moe Moton · Sportsnaut

Thu, Apr 23, 2026 ·

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The Las Vegas Raiders have big decisions to make over the next three days. Of course, the first pick won't be a tough call, but general manager John Spytek has nine other selections after the first round, and he needs immediate contributors.

Last year, the Raiders added 11 rookies to their roster. Though other than running back Ashton Jeanty , the 2025 class had an underwhelming season. The previous coaching staff favored veterans like Alex Cappa and Tyler Lockett over Caleb Rogers and Jack Bech or Dont'e Thornton Jr.

The Raiders could see tremendous growth if this year's class sees playing time, along with last year's group.

Las Vegas is only hours away from being on the clock. In the meantime, here's one final 2026 mock draft for the Silver and Black. These selections are based on how the team could fill roster needs.

Round 1, Pick 1: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

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The only lock in this year's draft. Once the Raiders solidified the No. 1 spot in the order, everyone knew they would shift their attention to Fernando Mendoza , who put on a show in front of Raiders brass during the College Football Playoffs.

General manager John Spytek can turn in the card once the clock starts ticking Thursday night. Mendoza will be the glimmer of hope this franchise needs to get back on the right track.

Round 2, Pick 36: Germie Bernard , WR, Alabama

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According to ESPN's Ryan McFadden and Matt Miller , the Raiders will consider a second-round prospect who can help Mendoza, an offensive tackle or a wide receiver.

If that's the case, a wideout would likely have a more immediate impact because of a clear pathway to playing time on the field. Unless Las Vegas trades DJ Glaze, a rookie right tackle would have to compete with him for the job.

As rookies, Jack Bech and Dont'e Thornton Jr. played sparingly. Also, Spytek drafted them for former play-caller Chip Kelly's offense. Offensive-minded head coach Klint Kubiak may want a different skill set or type of receiver for his system.

Germie Bernard would be an ideal fit because of his ability to line up at all three receiver spots. Also, his experience in a motion-heavy offense should translate well to Kubiak's scheme, which involves pre-snap movement to expose mismatches.

Though Bernard doesn't have breakaway speed, he's tough to bring down after the catch. More importantly, he rarely dropped passes in college. Kubiak can rely on him as a reliable high-IQ playmaker to eventually lead his receiver corps.

Round 3, Pick 67: A.J. Haulcy, S, LSU

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A.J. Haulcy would give the Raiders the best of both worlds at safety. He can set the tone for the back end of the defense with bone-jarring tackles and force turnovers in coverage.

Over the last two years at Houston and LSU, Haulcy became a football magnet, recording eight interceptions and 12 pass breakups. He also played with controlled aggression and went through the previous campaign without committing a penalty.

Haulcy is a well-rounded safety who could earn immediate playing time because of his ball skills. If necessary, he'll stand out on special teams while working his way up the depth chart.

Round 4, Pick 102: Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State

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Domonique Orange's skill set and recent experience fit exactly what the Raiders need in the middle of their defense.

Defensive tackles Jonah Laulu and Tonka Hemingway should play more snaps in the upcoming season after they logged four sacks apiece. Las Vegas needs a nose tackle to take on double-teams and stop the run.

According to Pro Football Focus , Orange played the second-most snaps (412) in the A-gap among FBS players. The 6-2, 325-pounder can start Day 1 at nose tackle in defensive coordinator Rob Leonard's 3-4 defense.

Round 4, Pick 117: Travis Burke, OT, Memphis

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Though Glaze is the frontrunner to start at right tackle, he's coming off a disappointing second season. He allowed 10 sacks, per Pro Football Focus .

Yes, the Raiders' previous coaching staff deserves some blame for the poor offensive line play, though the new regime shouldn't just hand Glaze the starting job. Spytek could add competition at right tackle.

Travis Burke has experience on both sides of the line, dating back to his time at Gardner-Webb. After playing left tackle at Florida International for two years, he settled in at right tackle with the Memphis Tigers in 2025.

Burke could work his way into a swing tackle role if he's unable to beat out Glaze for the lead position at right tackle.

Round 4, Pick 134: Kaytron Allen , RB, Penn State

Expect Las Vegas to sign a veteran running back after the draft. Najee Harris is still available. For now, though, Spytek can fill the RB2 role with an experienced ball-carrier.

Kaytron Allen played through four collegiate seasons and led Penn State in rushing for three of those terms. He has three-down potential if he's able to pick up his blocking assignments. The 5-11, 216-pounder caught 70 passes for 490 yards and four touchdowns with the Nittany Lions.

Kaelon Black is a popular pick for the Raiders because of his Indiana ties to Mendoza, but Kubiak may prefer a bigger tailback similar to his previous RB2, Zach Charbonnet , who's listed at 6-1, 214 pounds. At 5-9, 208 pounds, Black is a smaller running back.

Round 5, Pick 175: Caden Curry, EDGE, Ohio State

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Maxx Crosby should be healthy for the upcoming season, though Spytek can't ignore the wear and tear on the star's body from surgeries over the years. The team shut him down, in part, for his own good, so he can start the recovery process from surgery on his meniscus.

All that said, the Raiders must improve their pass-rush depth. Free-agent acquisition Kwity Paye has the ability to line up in different spots, but Malcolm Koonce will play on another one-year prove-it deal.

Though Caden Curry doesn't have the twitchiness or athletic profile of an early-round prospect at the position, the 6'3″, 257-pound defensive end could be an ascending player. In his only season as a starter at Ohio State, he recorded 11 sacks and 16.5 tackles for loss.

Round 6, Pick 185: Toriano Pride Jr. , CB, Missouri

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Because of size limitations, Toriano Pride Jr. will likely be a late Day 3 prospect, but if not for his 5-10, 185-pound stature, he may have been a popular sleeper pick.

Pride played two years at Clemson and a couple at Missouri, logging four pass breakups and two interceptions in each of the last two collegiate seasons. He uses 4.32 speed to make up for a lack of size in coverage and tackles well in space.

Pride isn't going to line up against elite receivers on the pro level, but he could have a future at safety or in the nickel behind Taron Johnson .

Round 6, Pick 208: Bishop Fitzgerald, S, USC

Spytek discussed the mathematics of his safety room, which features only three players.

The Raiders need to double-dip at the position. They can take a chance on Bishop Fitzgerald, who can contribute on special teams and bring ball production to the back end of the defense.

Critics will knock Fitzgerald's athletic profile, but that didn't stop him from logging 24 pass breakups and 10 interceptions over the last two years at North Carolina State and USC.

Round 7, Pick 219: David Gusta, NT, Kentucky

Raiders finish the draft with another 300-plus-pounder who can stop the run but has more upside as a pass-rusher than Orange, who's projected to go in the middle rounds.

You need to look beyond the basic box score numbers to realize David Gusta's potential to make plays beyond his ability to stop the run.

According to Pro Football Focus , Gusta registered 29 pressures with an 11 percent pass-rush win rate last season. He's an intriguing late-round prospect who can carve out a three-down role in a defensive line rotation. In 2025, the Kentucky product played 258 snaps in the A-gap, per PFF .

Maurice Moton covers the Raiders for Silver and Black Today — Powered by Sportsnaut. You can follow him on Twitter at @MoeMoton .

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